2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · KD55 VRJ

The 2006 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 24 September 2025 at 142,781 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting roughly nine months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The vehicle has passed every test since October 2024 without a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent upkeep through its most recent years of ownership. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the October 2024 test at 129,328 miles and the September 2025 test at 142,781 miles, the car covered 13,453 miles in just under eleven months, which is notably higher than the lifetime average of roughly 7,139 miles per year. Earlier years show more moderate use, with around 9,700 to 10,300 miles added annually between 2022 and 2024. The jump in late 2024 into 2025 suggests either a change in ownership or a shift to heavier commuting, but the clean MOT result at that higher mileage indicates the vehicle coped well with the increased demand. Despite the spotless recent record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The 2022 failure on 26 September at 109,073 miles is listed with no defects recorded, which typically indicates a procedural or administrative failure such as a missing certificate or a retest booked before the expiry window closed, rather than a mechanical fault. Nevertheless, a car of this age and mileage warrants close examination of the underside for corrosion, particularly around sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, and the braking system, including calipers for binding and discs for scoring, deserves attention given the elevated recent mileage. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as rubber degrades on a twenty-year-old vehicle regardless of tread depth.