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Ford Fiesta BD59LJK — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2009 Ford Fiesta

Generated 10 Sep 2026, 10:48
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Source DVLA · DVSA
Year
2009
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Engine
1596cc
CO2
139 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
BD59LJK
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Year
2009
First registered
30 Dec 2009
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1596cc
Colour
Grey
CO2
139 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
10 Sep 2021
Vehicle age
16 yr 8 mo
Registration area
Birmingham

CO2 band: E — 139 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Untaxed (as at 10 Sep 2026)
Tax due
27 Jun 2026
Annual road tax
£200/yr (Band E)
MOT status
Valid (as at 10 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
13 Jan 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
30 Dec 2009
Manufacture date
30 Dec 2009

3 MOT history

Tests passed14 of 18
Tests failed4
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year4,617 mi
Pass rate78%
First mileage16,152 mi (as at 24 Dec 2012)
Last mileage76,410 mi (as at 12 Jan 2026)
Years on record13.1 yr
Colour at last MOTGrey

Test history

Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,410 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2027
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,446 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2026
  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Fail 8 Jan 2025 70,392 mi
  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Major — failed
  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Major — failed
  • Brake pedal has little reserve travel Advisory
  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Major — failed
Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,070 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2025
  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust ( sound box ) (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,793 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2024
  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Fail 10 Jan 2023 60,793 mi
  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,526 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2023

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,270 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2022
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Fail 15 Dec 2020 50,270 mi
  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Fixed during test
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,497 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2021
  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,927 mi Expiry 13 Jan 2020
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,975 mi Expiry 30 Dec 2018
  • BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL LONG Advisory
Pass 10 Dec 2016 32,655 mi Expiry 30 Dec 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 32,655 mi
  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Fixed during test
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,885 mi Expiry 30 Dec 2016
  • Dangerous brake pedal travels too far down Advisory
Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,344 mi Expiry 30 Dec 2015
  • emissions print off unavailable Tester note
Pass 13 Dec 2013 20,450 mi Expiry 30 Dec 2014

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 16,152 mi Expiry 30 Dec 2013
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory

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