2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · KD56 AEA

The Fiesta holds a valid MOT until February 2027 following a pass at 101,486 miles on 18 February 2026, yet the record reveals a vehicle managing chronic corrosion rather than resolving it. The 2023 test at 93,447 miles produced a catastrophic failure list including a seriously weakened offside front strut, excessive offside rear sill corrosion reducing structural strength, worn front brake discs, and a brake pedal that crept under pressure. Subsequent tests show the immediate dangers were repaired, but the February 2026 pass still carries advisories for integral body structure corrosion on the underbody and outer sills, corroded coil springs front and rear, a fluctuating offside front brake, and brake pipes coated in grease — a masking tactic that often hides active rot. Mileage sits at 101,486 against a 2006 registration, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year, though the pattern is uneven. A sharp drop appears between the December 2020 test at 92,837 miles and the March 2023 test at 93,462 miles, covering barely 600 miles in over two years. That extended lay-up likely accelerated the structural and brake corrosion seen in the 2023 failure. Usage returned to normal levels afterwards, adding roughly 8,000 miles over the three years to the latest test, but the low-mileage storage period has left a permanent mark on the metalwork. A buyer must inspect the offside rear sill and surrounding floor pan thoroughly; the tester noted excessive corrosion reducing structural strength in 2023, and while rigidity was deemed acceptable in 2026, the advisory remains active. Rear axle swivel pins and bushes have shown progressive wear since 2023, now flagged on both sides, and the corroded coil springs front and rear suggest the suspension is nearing the end of its service life. Brake pipes coated in grease need close examination for pitting underneath, the offside front caliper requires investigation for the cause of the persistent fluctuation, and the headlamp lenses are deteriorated enough to affect output. Tyre condition has been a recurring failure point with cuts and cracking, so current tread depth and sidewall integrity deserve verification.