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AE56 BKG

2006 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,601 mi
Last recorded163,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BKG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 163,601 miles

Front Suspension coil over shock abasorbers assembled incorrectly

Fail 11 Jan 2019 163,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension coil over shock abasorbers assembled incorrectly

Pass 9 Jan 2018 153,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,646 miles

advise, gear linkage very stiff to use

Fail 16 Jan 2017 147,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise, gear linkage very stiff to use

Pass 17 Dec 2015 136,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has signs of perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 121,063 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 121,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sounds like diesel injector is leaking but unable to visually confirm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 1,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,878 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,803 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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AE56 BKG is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 63,743 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE56 BKG, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE56 BKG is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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