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CN09 ZLY

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,953 mi
Last recorded102,953 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 ZLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,430 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 94,425 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,108 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,420 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,420 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,708 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,284 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 71,284 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,606 miles

Advise damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall

Advise slight damage to both rear outer seat belts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, damage to outer tyre wall and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,606 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall

Advise slight damage to both rear outer seat belts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, damage to outer tyre wall and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,549 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,068 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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CN09 ZLY is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLY, 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 CN09 ZLY registered?

CN09 ZLY is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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