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AK06 YGW

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,072 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,419 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,104 miles

all wheels slight buckle

n/s/f brake binding when turned by hand

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2018 103,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all wheels slight buckle

n/s/f brake binding when turned by hand

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,586 miles

buckle to n/s/f wheel

n/s/f tyre on minimum limit

n/s/r tyre on limit and worn uneven

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

o/s/r tyre on limit and out of shape

o/s/r wheel buckled

recommend attention to n/s/r brake

Fail 10 Mar 2017 96,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

buckle to n/s/f wheel

n/s/f tyre on minimum limit

n/s/r tyre on limit and worn uneven

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

o/s/r tyre on limit and out of shape

o/s/r wheel buckled

recommend attention to n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,945 miles

Front front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre brake (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,909 miles

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

Front front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre brake (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,962 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 61,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 61,532 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 45,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 26,503 miles

Advise back tyres down to 2-3mm

Advise front brake pads down to thickness of backings

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 YGW is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK06 YGW, 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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What year was AK06 YGW registered?

AK06 YGW is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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