2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CA06 FSP

An unbroken run of pass results spanning the last eight recorded tests gives this twenty-year-old Fiesta a clean overall roadworthiness profile, with the most recent assessment on 7 October 2025 concluding without any advisories or failures noted. Across the documented DVSA history, only a single test in 2021 recorded advisory items, and there have been no advisories at all in the four subsequent tests. The absence of structural, brake, tyre, or lighting advisories across nearly a decade of testing suggests that the wear-related components typically flagged on older superminis have not yet reached the threshold of tester concern. While this represents a notably tidy MOT record, a prospective buyer should still weigh the limitations of MOT testing, which is a roadworthiness snapshot rather than a comprehensive mechanical health audit. The recorded mileage of 80,006 miles against a vehicle age of approximately twenty years equates to an average accumulation of roughly 4,000 miles annually, which is considerably below the typical figure for a car of this vintage. Annual mileage figures implied by the test entries appear broadly consistent, with no sudden spikes or unusual jumps between successive tests. Lower annual mileage of this nature can mean reduced wear on high-cycle components such as clutches, brake friction material, and internal drivetrain parts, but it can also be associated with periods of limited use or standing. Components that can deteriorate through lack of regular exercise rather than heavy use, such as brake calipers seizing, coolant system seals drying, and rubber elements perishing, warrant particular physical inspection rather than relying solely on the MOT record. Two specific advisory items from the September 2021 test provide the most concrete mechanical leads for a pre-purchase inspection. The rear exhaust minor leak noted in 2021 should be re-examined closely, as exhaust joints and rear silencers on a car of this age commonly develop further seepage over time; during a road test, listen for any increase in exhaust drone, ticking from the rear box under cold start, or visible soot residue around joints when viewed from underneath. The light oil misting flagged on the offside front shock absorber is worth monitoring because shock oil loss on a twin-bladed or strut-type front end tends to progress gradually; on the road, pay attention to any wallowing behaviour through quick direction changes, a clunk over uneven surfaces, or excessive nose dive under braking, all of which would indicate the damper has deteriorated further since the advisory was issued. A practical inspection should focus on the areas that typically demand attention on a fifth-generation Fiesta of this age, even though the MOT record does not flag them. Check the rear brake drums or discs for binding, the front brake pipes and caliper slider pins for corrosion, the lower front suspension arms and anti-roll bar drop links for perished bushes, and the subframe mounting points for any surface rust that could develop into structural concern. On the test drive, listen for clonks from the front end over speed bumps, feel for any pulling to one side under braking, and note any vibration through the steering wheel which could indicate a worn front wheel bearing. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough inspection on a lift or ramp remains strongly advisable in addition to any reliance placed on the DVSA history, particularly to identify slow-developing issues such as coolant leaks, ageing cambelt condition, and corrosion in the wheel arches and sills which may not yet have reached MOT failure thresholds.