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CN09 HCF

2009 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 HCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,151 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 93,005 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 85,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,092 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,092 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,767 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2020 76,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,020 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,018 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,951 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 49,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,518 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 42,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,657 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,867 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CN09 HCF is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol 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 CN09 HCF, 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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CN09 HCF is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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