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CU09 LTJ

2009 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,699 mi
Last recorded54,699 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 54,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,554 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear box slight blow/ outter sheild heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 50,554 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not done due to oil level very low/ car misfiring (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust rear box slight blow/ outter sheild heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,852 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 44,851 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,026 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 44,026 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 29,479 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CU09 LTJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU09 LTJ, 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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CU09 LTJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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