Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci (2009)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 39.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2009 Fiesta Titanium 90 TDCi is significantly less reliable than the average UK car: only 39.1% pass their MOT first time, compared to the 80% national average. At 107,968 miles on average, these vehicles are seeing heavy use for their age, and the 0.78 average failures per test suggest recurring mechanical issues rather than one-off problems.

The lack of dangerous defects on record is a small positive, but the real concern is the consistency of failure—almost six in ten of these cars need remedial work before passing test. If you're considering buying one, budget for an independent pre-purchase inspection and expect repair costs to be a regular feature of ownership.

Below average reliability 40.9% below UK average
39.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
106,018
typical mileage
96,227–123,455 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.78
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci

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
Diesel (99%) 104 38.9% 0.74
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 58.3% 5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci 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.

96,227
low mileage
106,018
typical
123,455
high mileage

Half of all 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci vehicles fall between 96,227 and 123,455 miles.

2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 Tdci — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.

16 34 2017 2025

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

3.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.78
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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