2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · HK55 AEZ

The roadworthiness status of this vehicle remains uncertain due to a lack of recent testing data. The last recorded MOT occurred on 28 November 2022 at 149,080 miles, where the vehicle failed without specific defects being listed. Because nearly four years have passed since this inspection, the current mechanical condition and structural integrity cannot be verified. The apparent maintenance trend is effectively stalled, as there is no evidence to determine if the previous failure was rectified or if new faults have developed in the interim. The vehicle has covered 149,080 miles over its twenty-year lifespan, averaging approximately 7,454 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent with typical requirements for a small hatchback of this age. The record shows a period of high activity between December 2021 and November 2022, where the car covered over 7,000 miles in eleven months. However, the significant gap since the last MOT suggests the car may have either sat stationary for long periods or the owner has neglected mandatory annual testing, which increases the risk of degradation in rubber components and fluid systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and undercarriage. Given the age and mileage, the 2006 Fiesta is prone to corrosion on sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting points. The buyer should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and worn coil springs, which are common failure points on this model. Since the 2022 failure provided no technical details, a manual check of brake calipers for binding and brake lines for fluid leaks is essential to ensure the vehicle is safe for road use before seeking a new MOT.