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AK06 RVU

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,209 mi
Last recorded164,209 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 RVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 164,209 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork lower rack bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi hose deteriorated

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering notchy at steering wheel

Fail 15 Sep 2023 148,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,998 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 127,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,563 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,517 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side sills with covers not fully checked

Fail 8 Feb 2013 17,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,826 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,077 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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AK06 RVU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK06 RVU, 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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AK06 RVU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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