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2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BN09 CAO

BN09 CAO

2009 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2009. Recorded mileage 78,116 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2009 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,116 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 29 May 2025 at 78,116 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistent clean record suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the common mechanical and structural failures typically seen in older Ford models of this era. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between May 2021 at 70,403 miles and May 2025 at 78,116 miles, the car covered only 7,713 miles. While this low usage reduces the wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts. The data shows a steady, predictable usage pattern without any periods of excessive accumulation. Because the MOT history shows no recorded faults, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related degradation that stationary tests might miss. Focus on the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyres, which can crack or perish regardless of low mileage. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-used vehicles often suffer from seized calipers or glazed rotors. A thorough check of the chassis for structural rust is necessary to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying corrosion issues over the vehicle's lifetime.
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BN09 CAO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
  • 78,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BN09 CAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Fiesta (BN09 CAO) between June 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BN09 CAO Mileage History

  1. 01/06/202272,605 mi
  2. 25/05/202374,550 mi+1,945 mi
  3. 28/05/202476,151 mi+1,601 mi
  4. 29/05/202578,116 mi+1,965 mi

Average of roughly 1,842 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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