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AB55 SMB

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,526 mi
Last recorded38,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 SMB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 38,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 38,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 38,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,649 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AB55 SMB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB55 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 SMB registered?

AB55 SMB is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AB55 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 SMB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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