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2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Fiesta Style 68 Tdci models manufactured in 2009, based on 91 real MOT test results.

68.1%
Pass Rate
31.9%
Fail Rate
91
Total Tests
60,374
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci MOT Analysis

The 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci has an MOT pass rate of 68.1% based on 91 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,374 miles on the odometer. With a 31.9% failure rate, the 2009 Fiesta Style 68 Tdci is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 4.4% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 4.4%. Suspension follows at 2.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (91 tests)

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall Fiesta Style 68 Tdci page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment4.4%4
2Tyres4.4%4
3Suspension2.2%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 60,374 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.73% per 10K miTyres0.73% per 10K miSuspension0.36% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.734.4%4
Tyres0.734.4%4
Suspension0.362.2%2

Mileage Statistics

60,374
Mean
45,571
Median
31,613
25th Percentile
64,913
75th Percentile
5.28% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci has an MOT pass rate of 68.1% based on 91 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,374 miles on the odometer. With a 31.9% failure rate, the 2009 Fiesta Style 68 Tdci is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 60,374 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 4.4% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 4.4% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 4.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 4.4% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Suspension — 2.2% of failures

Suspension issues account for 2.2% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 68 Tdci models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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