2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DX06 VWB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its clean record following recent re-tests. The most recent test on 2 May 2023 at 85,783 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards. While the history shows immediate failures on the days preceding the passes in 2022 and 2023, these appear to be minor issues that were rectified quickly rather than a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,289 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 4,749 miles between April 2021 and May 2022, followed by another 8,929 miles recorded in the following year. This low-frequency usage suggests the car has spent long periods of stationary, which often preserves the drivetrain and engine but can increase the risk of age-related corrosion and rubber rot. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three years of testing suggests the vehicle has been maintained against obvious environmental degradation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than just mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, the low usage rate warrants checking for perished suspension bushes, cracked rubber hoses, and seized brake calipers that result from inactivity. Inspect the structural integrity for rust around the sills and rear wheel arches, as these Ford models are prone to corrosion regardless of the distance driven. Check the brake discs for surface pitting or thinning, as infrequent use often leads to uneven oxidation on the metal surfaces.