2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SL56 UHF

The vehicle is currently in a PASSED MOT condition on 2025-10-22, but this record is dated 2025, placing the most recent test approximately three years prior to the current date of 2026. The MOT record shows a clear deterioration trend: the 2025 test was passed on 52,651 miles, yet the 2024 test on 49,075 miles failed on a 4.1.2 (a) condition involving headlamp aim. This indicates that the vehicle has experienced a significant and accelerating wear rate over the past three years, with the 2024 failure likely occurring after the 2025 test. The maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of neglect, evidenced by repeated failures on the 2024 and 2023 tests where the 2023 pass on 44,315 miles was followed by a 2024 failure on 49,075 miles. This suggests that basic upkeep was skipped, leading to the accumulation of corrosion and wear in components such as brake lines, suspension parts, and the chassis, which may have accelerated over the intervening years. The mileage pattern is characterized by a steep rise in recorded miles, which is consistent with a vehicle that has not been maintained for a long period. The 2025 test at 52,651 miles was the most recent, but the 2024 test at 49,075 miles was only 3,576 miles away, highlighting a rapid accumulation of miles since the 2025 test. This gap suggests that the owner may have driven the vehicle for extended periods without regular servicing, or that the vehicle was driven for a short time and then left in a parking lot for an extended period. The 2023 test at 44,315 miles was 4,736 miles away from the 2024 test, and the 2024 test was 4,736 miles away from the 2023 test, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a steady, albeit rapid, mileage increase since the 2025 test. This pattern of high mileage combined with multiple failures points to a vehicle that has likely been driven for a significant duration, potentially exceeding 40,000 miles since the last MOT, which is generally considered a red flag for roadworthiness. Given the recurring faults and the structural risks identified, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for corrosion on suspension bushings, coil springs, brake lines, and steering components, as well as for rust on the chassis and undercarriage. The 2025 test flagged corrosion on the fuel tank straps and rear axle bushes, which may have been exacerbated by the vehicle's age and the lack of regular maintenance. The 2024 failure on the 49,075 miles test specifically noted perishing rear axle bushes and exhaust parts, indicating that the vehicle has suffered catastrophic damage to its structural integrity and that these components have failed repeatedly. The 2023 test failure on the 44,315 miles test highlighted excessively corroded brake pipes and exhaust parts, which are critical for safety. A thorough inspection must include checking for binding brakes, checking for corrosion on suspension bushes and coil springs, and verifying that the exhaust emissions are within acceptable limits, as the vehicle has a history of failing on the 2024 and 2023 tests.