2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YH06 ABU

The vehicle currently holds an unroadworthy status following a failed MOT test on 12 January 2026 at 93,452 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several consecutive years, the most recent failure indicates a significant mechanical or safety issue that requires immediate attention before further road use. The maintenance trend is currently unstable, as the transition from three years of passes to a failure suggests that a component has reached the end of its functional life or that recent upkeep was neglected. The mileage profile is characteristically low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,673 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2026, the car covered 6,442 miles, showing consistent usage of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles annually. This low-mileage pattern often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, corrosion on brake components, and fluid breakdown if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between tests. A prospective buyer must investigate the specific defects that led to the January 2026 failure, as the provided record does not detail the exact mechanical fault. Given the age of the Fiesta, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and wheel arches for corrosion, which is common in this model. The buyer should also check for seized brake calipers, perished hoses, and perished suspension bushes, which are frequent points of failure on low-mileage vehicles that have aged significantly over two decades.