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CU09 LXM

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,508 mi
Last recorded147,508 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,696 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 138,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 130,963 miles

Steering system slightly rough both front strut bearings (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 130,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough both front strut bearings (2.2.D.1)

nearside door handle damaged

offside front window inop

Offside offside front tyre 3mm + inner edge worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 84,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers front tyre cut sidewall not exposing cords

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 LXM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CU09 LXM, 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 CU09 LXM registered?

CU09 LXM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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