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CV09 AVJ

2009 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,265 mi
Last recorded179,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 AVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 179,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 179,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 173,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 16 Jul 2025 173,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 12 Jul 2024 168,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 163,868 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH STICKY

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE, BOTH LOCATING BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 161,517 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

REAR AXLE, BOTH LOCATING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Suspension component ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 161,517 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

REAR AXLE, BOTH LOCATING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Suspension component ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 158,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 155,504 miles

BONNET CATCH INTERMITTENT NOT RETAINING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,044 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 146,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,068 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 133,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 120,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,717 miles

FUEL FLAP MISSING

OIL LEVEL/SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,472 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,296 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,296 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear 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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CV09 AVJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV09 AVJ, 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 CV09 AVJ registered?

CV09 AVJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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