2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EA07 AAK
2007 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 68,423 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA07 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 68,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
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EA07 AAK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Fiesta (EA07 AAK) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 39 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EA07 AAK Mileage History
- 07/04/202262,455 mi
- 04/04/202364,454 mi+1,999 mi
- 09/04/202465,875 mi+1,421 mi
- 31/03/202567,075 mi+1,200 mi
- 14/04/202668,423 mi+1,348 mi
Average of roughly 1,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk6 (BE256)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Leaking Injector Seals (1.4 TDCI)Moderate
The copper base washers on the Delphi common-rail injectors degrade under heat and cylinder combustion pressure, allowing high-pressure exhaust gases and unburnt diesel to blow past. This creates a hard, black carbon residue known as 'black death' around the injector wells in the cylinder head, accompanied by a rhythmic chuffing noise and pungent diesel exhaust fumes in the cabin. If neglected, the carbon glues the injectors solidly into the head, requiring specialist hydraulic extraction pullers or cylinder head removal.
- EAC Fail (Electronic Accelerator Control)Moderate
The electronic drive-by-wire accelerator system triggers an 'EAC Fail' warning message on the instrument cluster LCD, immediately sending the engine into limp-home mode with revs restricted to around 2,000 rpm. The primary cause is terminal fretting or moisture corrosion on the pins of the multi-pin connector at the throttle body or intermediate engine wiring harness, though worn internal throttle potentiometer tracks or accelerator pedal position sensors can also trigger the fault code (P0121/P0221).
- Front Suspension Coil Spring FractureSerious
The front coil springs on the Mk6 Fiesta are notorious for snapping prematurely, often across the lowest coil winding. Road grit, moisture, and road salt collect in the lower spring cup, corroding the protective coating until the spring fractures under pothole or speed cushion impacts. A snapped spring can drop onto the front tyre, gouging the inner sidewall or causing an immediate blowout, making it a critical safety concern and an immediate MOT failure.
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