2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FA06 ENY

The vehicle shows a consistent pattern of age-related corrosion and deferred maintenance despite its low mileage. The most recent test in June 2026 at 66,010 miles indicates a pass only after a failure for an offside front tyre worn to the limit and a perished nearside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. This follows a trend seen in previous years where the owner only addresses faults once they trigger a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The recurring presence of offside front tyre issues across 2025 and 2026 suggests a lack of basic consumable inspections. At approximately 20 years old, the 2006 Fiesta has covered an average of only 3,300 miles per year. While low mileage often implies less mechanical wear, the record reveals significant environmental degradation from time spent in stationary. Between 2019 and 2023, the tester repeatedly flagged corrosion on the brake pipes and the exhaust system. The 2024 failure was particularly concerning, noting excessive corrosion on both rear brake pipes and a structural reduction in strength at the offside rear seat belt anchorage. The fact that the brake pipes were noted as being obscured by grease in multiple tests suggests an attempt to mask the progression of the rust from visual inspection. Mechanical health shows signs of ongoing decline in the suspension and mounting components. The offside rear coil spring was flagged as corroded from 2019 through 2023, and a damaged lower engine mounting was identified in 2023. While the oil leak has been a persistent advisory since 2021, it has remained non-excessive. A buyer should carefully inspect the integrity of the brake lines and the structural areas around the seat belt mountings, as the history indicates the vehicle is prone to significant hidden rust that has previously reached safety-critical levels.