2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MK06 XOU

The 2006 Ford Fiesta currently holds a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 September 2025 at 63,439 miles with no defects recorded. The most recent MOT demonstrates the vehicle met all required roadworthiness standards at that time. However, the record contains a notable anomaly just weeks prior on 15 August 2025 at 63,360 miles, where the vehicle failed despite the system recording no defects. A similar pattern occurred in August 2024, failing on the 7th at 60,593 miles before passing on the 10th at 60,633 miles with no defects listed. These entries suggest administrative errors or unrecorded minor rectifications rather than recurring mechanical failures, leaving the current mechanical standing sound based on the latest pass. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally low usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 3,172 miles annually. Between the June 2023 test at 58,049 miles and the August 2024 test at 60,593 miles, the car covered approximately 2,544 miles over fourteen months. The subsequent year saw even less travel, accumulating just 2,806 miles between August 2024 and the September 2025 test at 63,439 miles. Such minimal annual mileage indicates light, localized use, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own deterioration concerns. Despite the absence of recorded mechanical advisories, the low-mileage profile and age of the vehicle necessitate a thorough physical inspection. Buyers should closely examine the condition of the tyres for flat-spotting and perishing caused by long stationary periods, alongside checking the brake discs for surface corrosion that can develop without regular use. Suspension bushes and coil springs require scrutiny for deterioration that occurs simply with age rather than mileage. The exhaust system and underbody must be inspected for corrosion, as a two-decade-old vehicle will be susceptible to structural rust regardless of how sparingly it has been driven.