2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · ML09 HTE
2009 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 149,843 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML09 HTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 149,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML09 HTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Fiesta (ML09 HTE) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ML09 HTE Mileage History
- 14/03/2024132,555 mi
- 11/03/2025138,627 mi+6,072 mi
- 11/03/2025138,631 mi+4 mi
- 26/05/2026149,835 mi+11,204 mi
- 26/05/2026149,843 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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