2006 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · EY06 KUB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the history indicates a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in July 2023 at 125,159 miles was a pass following a failure just one day prior. That failure identified a fractured nearside front coil spring, a failed registration plate lamp, and an exhaust leak affecting emissions. While these issues were rectified to pass, the trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they result in an MOT failure. At 125,159 miles over twenty years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,250 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns for an older city car. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 9,600 miles driven between July 2021 and August 2022, and another 4,600 miles between August 2022 and July 2023. However, there is now nearly three years since the last recorded MOT as of June 2023, meaning the current state of rubber components and structural integrity remains unverified by the official testing centre. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the previous coil spring fracture indicates that components may be reaching the end of their fatigue life. The recurring leak on the exhaust system noted in 2023 should be re-checked for corrosion or perished mounting that could lead to a further emissions failure. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of electrical bulb failures, attention should also be paid to sills and wheel arches for structural rust, which are common failure points for this model generation of Fiesta.