2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CK56 ACV

This 2006 Ford Fiesta’s most recent MOT, conducted just five months ago on 8 December 2022, confirms it passed without failings—though it was preceded by a near-miss failure on 28 November 2022 at 143,704 miles, where no defects were recorded despite the test’s outcome. The pattern over the past five years reveals a stable but borderline maintenance regime: two consecutive failures in 2021 (134,480 and 134,483 miles) were followed by a clean pass in 2020, suggesting either a temporary oversight or a component that intermittently neared failure. The absence of advisories or recurring fault codes implies no systemic issues were escalating, but the repeated near-failures warrant scrutiny of components prone to wear at this mileage—particularly brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems. The recorded mileage of 143,833 miles, averaging roughly 7,200 miles annually, aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no prolonged gaps or abrupt spikes in mileage between tests, though the 2021 failures occurred within a single week, suggesting either a rushed inspection or a component nearing its limit. The most recent MOT’s proximity to today (just over three years ago) means some high-wear items may now exceed their expected lifespan, particularly if the vehicle has been driven consistently since then. Given the lack of specific fault details in the MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension—focusing on worn bushes, coil springs, and damper seals—alongside the brake system, where binding calipers or uneven wear could have caused the 2022 near-failure. Corrosion, particularly around wheel arches and sills, should be checked for structural integrity, as should the exhaust system for leaks or cracked components. Tyre tread depth and condition, though not flagged in tests, may have deteriorated beyond legal limits given the age and mileage. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these areas are flawless, but it does indicate no major mechanical failures were previously documented.