2006 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · WX56 YDA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but shows a clear downward trend in maintenance standards following its most recent test. While it passed the MOT on February 11 2026 at 92,538 miles, it had failed earlier that same day with multiple safety andrelated-related defects. The transition from clean records in 2023 and 2024 to a string of failures in 2026 suggests that the current owner may be neglecting basic preventative inspections and minor repairs. At 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 92,538 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The usage remained consistent between March 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered only 1,284 miles. However, the jump of 1,147 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 indicates a recent increase in activity. Low mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to degradation of rubber components and corrosion, which aligns with the mechanical issues identified in the latest inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside rear brake pipe, as the tester flagged corrosion further obscured by grease. This often masks deeper structural decay of the metal pipework. The damaged lower engine mounting and worn gearbox stabilizer bush are also significant concerns that will likely cause vibration and harsh shifting during operation. Furthermore, the failure of the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint cover indicates that suspension components are beginning to perish due to age and environmental ingress. The front tyres are consistently reaching the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear, which suggests a potential alignment issue or worn shocks. The presence of defective headlamp lenses and non-functional stop lamps further reinforces a lack of attention to detail items. Given the age of the Fiesta and the recent cluster of faults, the chassis should be checked for structural rust to ensure the low-mileage history has not hidden long-term environmental damage.