2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · DE06 VUT

The 2006 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 31 May 2024 at 191,541 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes on consecutive days, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage stands at 191,541 against a 20-year lifespan, averaging roughly 9,577 miles per year and sitting within typical bounds for the age. The gaps between tests are narrow: 183,283 miles on 1 June 2022, 189,348 at the failed test of 10 May 2023, and 191,541 by May 2024. That equates to under 8,300 miles across two years, indicating light recent use. The DVSA data itself is sparse and clean, showing no advisories for tyres, suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. The back-to-back fail-then-pass pairs on 10 and 16 May 2023 and 29 and 31 May 2024, both at near-identical mileages, suggest the vehicle was presented without a valid clear test and cleared within days, likely after minor rectification or paperwork correction. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear. Given the 191,541-mile count, scrutinise coil springs, binding calipers, and subframe corrosion even though the MOT logged no advisories. Previous keepers maintained the car to a passable standard but the record offers no evidence of proactive upkeep beyond statutory testing. With no flagged defects, the Fiesta avoids serious mechanical risk signals, yet high mileage and sparse history mean in-person checks on drivetrain condition and chassis rust remain prudent before purchase.