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CU59 LYJ

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,371 mi
Last recorded98,371 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 98,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount - rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,193 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & rear inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 93,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed at axle front mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Bulb on mirror flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & rear inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,585 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 78,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 69,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,463 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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CU59 LYJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CU59 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

CU59 LYJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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