2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WM09 KAU
2009 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 156,726 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM09 KAU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 156,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM09 KAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Fiesta (WM09 KAU) between July 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (50 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Steering (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
WM09 KAU Mileage History
- 27/07/201223,011 mi
- 09/08/201332,091 mi+9,080 mi
- 08/09/201439,585 mi+7,494 mi
- 09/09/201439,585 mi
- 29/10/201548,228 mi+8,643 mi
- 31/03/201763,916 mi+15,688 mi
- 03/04/201763,950 mi+34 mi
- 29/03/201878,346 mi+14,396 mi
- 04/04/201878,366 mi+20 mi
- 28/03/201987,307 mi+8,941 mi
- 01/04/201987,448 mi+141 mi
- 24/03/202098,785 mi+11,337 mi
- 24/03/202098,785 mi
- 23/03/2021100,476 mi+1,691 mi
- 24/03/2021100,476 mi
- 30/03/2022105,360 mi+4,884 mi
- 30/03/2022105,360 mi
- 25/03/2023114,410 mi+9,050 mi
- 03/04/2023114,662 mi+252 mi
- 12/03/2024126,507 mi+11,845 mi
- 19/03/2024126,792 mi+285 mi
- 17/03/2025142,742 mi+15,950 mi
- 24/03/2025143,121 mi+379 mi
- 10/03/2026156,293 mi+13,172 mi
- 16/03/2026156,726 mi+433 mi
Average of roughly 9,807 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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