2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DE06 AHP

The 2006 Ford Fiesta holds a current roadworthy status following a pass on 1 March 2022 at 143,789 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as no defects were logged at that test. The record shows a prior failure on 25 February 2022 at the identical mileage, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, indicating the refusal likely stemmed from an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Given the most recent test sits over four years behind today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle has not demonstrated verified roadworthiness in the current period. The odometer reads 143,789 miles against an approximate twenty-year lifespan, equating to around 7,189 miles per year which is typical for the age. The history is sparse, with only two entries four days apart in February and March 2022 at the same mileage, and no earlier tests supplied. This flat reading across the pair suggests the car was presented for sale or renewal rather than indicating rapid accumulation, though the absence of any later tests means roughly 20,000 assumed miles of use since remain unverified by official inspection. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before purchase, focusing on structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's age and unknown storage conditions. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant close measurement for wear, as does the exhaust for emissions and rot. The clean advisory list from March 2022 offers no warning signs, but the four-year gap since testing leaves tyres, wiper blades, and consumable items entirely unaccounted for by the record. The identical mileage on both the failed and passed tests points to a short-term turnaround by a previous owner rather than neglected upkeep across the lifespan. Still, the lack of any mechanical advisories in the supplied data should not be read as a guarantee of condition today, only that the car met standards on the day it was last examined.