Ford Fiesta Style Plus 80 (2009)
2009 Ford Fiesta Style Plus 80
CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2009 Ford Fiesta Style Plus 80. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Fiesta Style Plus 80 is a real concern—it's failing MOT at 42.5%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and that's a significant red flag for any used car buyer. The good news is that none of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects, so when they do fail, it's not typically safety-critical issues.
At nearly 88,000 miles on average for a 15-year-old car, the mileage is reasonable, but the 0.76 average failures per test suggest these cars develop annoying problems as they age—likely suspension wear, brake issues, or exhaust components. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the brake system and suspension components, as those are where this generation tends to stumble first.
What to check before buying a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style Plus 80
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 (52%) | 80 | 81.3% | 1.45 |
| Petrol (48%) | 73 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Ford Fiesta Style Plus 80 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 Plus 80 vehicles fall between 71,978 and 101,322 miles.
2009 Ford Fiesta Style Plus 80 — Still on the Road
43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% 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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