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CN09 ZRL

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 119,989 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 119,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,630 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Apr 2023 106,059 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 106,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 101,180 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 101,177 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

battery light on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,799 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 8 Sep 2020 100,663 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,459 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 93,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned mirror cover (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,823 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 82,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,658 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,773 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and on limit

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 34,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished and on limit

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres approaching limit and slightly persished

Fail 11 Mar 2013 26,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres approaching limit and slightly persished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,915 miles

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 ZRL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CN09 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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