Ford Fiesta Style 82 (2009)
2009 Ford Fiesta Style 82
CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 82. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Fiesta Style 82 is a reliability concern: its 51.8% first-time pass rate is significantly below the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures—just recurring wear items and maintenance issues.
At an average mileage of 91,237 miles for a 15-year-old car, these Fiestas have been driven hard, and that's reflected in the 0.95 average failures per test. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, exhaust, and emissions components—the typical culprits in this model's failure pattern—and factor in regular remedial work to keep it roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 82
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (62%) | 83 | 79.9% | 1.49 |
| Petrol (36%) | 48 | 2.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 75% | 2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 82 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Ford Fiesta Style 82 vehicles fall between 66,620 and 103,035 miles.
2009 Ford Fiesta Style 82 — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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