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CK59 VLJ

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 112,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,008 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 110,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,488 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 95,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,062 miles

Front no plate poor

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front no plate poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wear to inner edge must be close to canvas

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,499 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack/discolouration to plate but still legible (6.3.1d)

Front Tyres N/S and O/S some perishing to tread.

Front Unidentified knock from steering

Nearside Front Wheel inner rim buckle

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,081 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,128 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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CK59 VLJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK59 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK59 VLJ registered?

CK59 VLJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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