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CV09 CMU

2009 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 92,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion partially covered with underseal

Fail 6 Jul 2025 92,332 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody surface corrosion partially covered with underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,737 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated No play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Sills corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

x 2 Fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2024 91,737 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror cover damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated No play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Sills corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

x 2 Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,198 miles

Axle corroded+ covered with waxoil

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded + covered with waxoil

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror damage/been repaired

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 + Bottom ball joins (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose/worn/damage

Nearside Wing mirror damage/been repaid

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic covers under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi brake pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges ( 2mm on inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion starting on steel suspension components

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

slight knocking from steering lock to lock

Fail 2 Jul 2021 89,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi brake pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges ( 2mm on inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion starting on steel suspension components

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

slight knocking from steering lock to lock

Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,657 miles

knocking noise from steering rack?

Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,657 miles

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

knocking noise from steering rack?

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,849 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,742 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,742 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,435 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,779 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and heat shield loose.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and heat shield loose.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,728 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 26,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CMU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

CV09 CMU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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