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AK06 ZYL

2006 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,721 mi
Last recorded121,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 121,721 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 121,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 114,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 114,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,532 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,011 miles

Nearside front wheel inner lip slightly distorted

Offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Rear exhaust slight blow

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,698 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 79,598 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing

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

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

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

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

engine coolant low

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Jun 2020 79,598 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine coolant low

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 68,694 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,418 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,470 miles

Rear seat belts could not be checked due to load

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,257 miles

High level brake light not working

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 35,975 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroding

n/s of vehicle has slight damage

n/s/r tyre worn and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge,damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge,cut in outer edge close to cord construction,perishing and cracking up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,498 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroding

n/s of vehicle has slight damage

n/s/r tyre worn and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge,damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge,cut in outer edge close to cord construction,perishing and cracking up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,180 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f outer door-trims missing

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

slight damage to n/s of vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f outer door-trims missing

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

slight damage to n/s of vehicle

very bad oil leak ojn engine - possible corroded oil filter

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,146 miles

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 28 May 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,457 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 ZYL is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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