2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CK06 YAF

This twenty-year-old Ford Fiesta demonstrates a mixed maintenance trajectory, culminating in a pass on December 12 2025 at 75,160 miles that nonetheless carried four noteworthy advisories. The recent test highlights both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated alongside slight wear on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, pointing to an intensifying need for chassis refreshment. While the vehicle generally secures a pass each December, the underlying history shows a recurring pattern of initial test failures for items ranging from lighting faults to fluid leaks and structural corrosion. Low annual usage characterizes the vehicle history, with total mileage creeping up from 33,369 miles in December 2015 to the current 75,160 miles. This low utilization pace became particularly pronounced between December 2019 and December 2021 when the car covered fewer than 2,000 miles across two years, before experiencing a sharp acceleration in usage. Between the December 2024 test at 63,617 miles and the December 2025 inspection, the previous owner accumulated 11,543 miles in a single twelve-month window. This sudden spike represents more than triple the vehicle historical annual average and signals a shift toward heavier daily commuting or general road use. Prospective buyers must prioritize a physical inspection of the front lower control arms to evaluate the ball joint dust covers noted on the latest certificate. The previous failure record demands careful scrutiny of the inner structural zones, particularly the nearside front battery tray mounting area which suffered from structural corrosion reducing strength in December 2021. Brake hydraulic integrity also requires close examination given the historical failures involving excessively corroded metal brake lines in December 2022. Checking these specific chassis and braking components will determine whether past repairs were executed to a lasting standard.