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AE56 BKX

2006 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,048 mi
Last recorded104,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,048 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 104,048 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2025 100,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 96,712 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,968 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing and have flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,310 miles

All four tyres out of shape

Coolant leak water pump area

Front brakes rusty due to lack of use

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,310 miles

All four tyres out of shape

Coolant leak water pump area

Front brakes rusty due to lack of use

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,306 miles

All four tyres out of shape

Front brakes rusty due to lack of use

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,195 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,855 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,016 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 34,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 34,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,699 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 BKX is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AE56 BKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE56 BKX registered?

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

Is AE56 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 BKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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