2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SL06 WMU
2006 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 164,467 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL06 WMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 164,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL06 WMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Fiesta (SL06 WMU) between February 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SL06 WMU Mileage History
- 13/02/2023147,155 mi
- 13/02/2023147,155 mi
- 22/02/2024156,745 mi+9,590 mi
- 11/03/2025164,403 mi+7,658 mi
- 03/06/2025164,467 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 7,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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