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CU59 AYL

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,292 mi
Last recorded105,292 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 AYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,292 miles

Exhaust rear silencer is deteriorating.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,068 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 95,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,270 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 92,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 89,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,526 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,930 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,815 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

coolant level low

Fail 24 Nov 2017 80,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure lense missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure lense missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside door mirror cover missing

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

coolant level low

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,635 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,616 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,651 miles

corrosion exhaust rear section

damage to offside wing mirror

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,651 miles

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

corrosion exhaust rear section

damage to offside wing mirror

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn very close to limit,bold inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,299 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,298 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges!

engine oil level is low! (advise top up or service)

exhaust system back box is slightly corroded!

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage!

Fail 12 Oct 2013 54,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges!

engine oil level is low! (advise top up or service)

exhaust system back box is slightly corroded!

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage!

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding!

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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CU59 AYL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU59 AYL, 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 CU59 AYL registered?

CU59 AYL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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