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CL02 RDL

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 RDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 90,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,569 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,559 miles

All 4x tyres are perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Rear nail in tread.

Plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 24,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All 4x tyres are perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Rear nail in tread.

Plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,644 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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CL02 RDL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CL02 RDL, 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 CL02 RDL registered?

CL02 RDL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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