2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NG06 YJO

The overall roadworthiness status for this 2006 Ford Fiesta is currently a PASSED MOT, though the history reveals a significant and worsening trend in mechanical reliability. The most recent test on 2023-07-26 failed at 116,484 miles, indicating that the vehicle has not been maintained since approximately six years ago. This is a critical gap, as the car was not serviced between 2021 and 2023, meaning the chassis, suspension, and drivetrain have likely degraded beyond acceptable limits for a vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern strongly suggests that basic upkeep was skipped during this period. At 116,484 miles, the odometer reading is approximately 5,800 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle's age and suggests that the owner may have driven the car lightly or left it idle for extended periods. However, this lack of maintenance is the primary cause of the current failure; the car has not undergone the necessary check-up between 2021 and 2023, allowing structural integrity to fail. Given the recent failure and the lack of recent MOTs, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to identify specific recurring faults. The most likely issues are binding rear brakes, suspension bushings, and structural rust, as these components were not checked and maintained. The tester flagged binding rear brakes on the 2023 test, which is a serious mechanical risk that requires immediate attention before the vehicle is driven again.