2009 Ford Fiesta · 323,030 MOT tests
2009 Ford Fiesta reliability
2009 Ford Fiestas fail 44.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Fiesta years (323,030 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 44.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 88,974
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 323,030
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.4% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.6%
- Suspension19.6%
- Tyres10%
- Brakes7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
- Steering5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 6.27%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.29%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.69%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.41%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.93%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (6.8%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.75%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2009 Ford Fiestas fail 44.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Fiesta years (323,030 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.34% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.27% of tests), position lamp not working (5.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Ford Fiesta shows 88,974 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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