2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CE56 AEK

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean MOT record at the most recent inspection. The October 2025 test at 156,399 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a successful retest in September 2024 at 146,162 miles, suggesting that any minor issues identified during the initial failure on that same date were promptly rectified. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered approximately 14,119 miles, averaging roughly 4,700 miles per year. This is notably lower than the 7,820 miles per year calculated for the vehicle's entire lifespan, suggesting more recent, lighter usage patterns. The data shows a steady progression without any sudden spikes in mileage that would indicate heavy commercial or high-speed motorway use. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a thorough physical inspection of wear-and-tear components. A buyer should specifically examine the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear axle and sills, as these are common areas for degradation on older Fiestas. Given the mileage, checking the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is prudent to ensure no premature degradation has occurred. Brake components should also be inspected for uneven wear or binding calipers. Although the MOT record shows no issues, the transition from 143,458 miles in 2023 to 156,399 miles in 2025 represents significant movement that warrants a check of the brake discs for scoring and the pads for remaining friction material. Ensuring the timing belt has been replaced according to manufacturer intervals is also a critical step for a vehicle of this age and mileage.