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CM08 SES

2009 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 SES
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,172 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 110,172 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 103,338 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,960 miles

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front pads approx 1/4 left

rear axle bushes detiorating

Fail 2 Oct 2023 94,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front pads approx 1/4 left

rear axle bushes detiorating

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air intake pipe insecure on engine

Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air intake pipe insecure on engine

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes debonding

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 69,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 69,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 69,554 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 31,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,275 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres cuts in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,652 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 19,640 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 17,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 15,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,676 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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CM08 SES is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CM08 SES, 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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CM08 SES is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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