2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH56 AFN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted on 7 April 2023 at 56,410 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car met all legal standards at that time. While a failure occurred on 8 April 2022 at 51,973 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary faults promptly without delay. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,820 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between December 2019 and January 2021, where the car covered only 1,706 miles in thirteen months. Since the April 2023 test, the vehicle has covered negligible additional mileage to reach the current date of 2026. This low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain but introduces risks related to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown due to long periods of stationary use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and aging consumables, as low-mileage cars of this era frequently suffer from hidden corrosion. Examine the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans for structural rust that may not yet trigger an MOT failure point. Given the infrequent use, check for perished tyre sidewalls, seized suspension bushes, and glazed tyres that lose grip regardless of tread depth. Verify the brake system for seized calipers or corroded discs, as vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to surface oxidation and internal seal failure.