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DK06 VMU

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,164 mi
Last recorded143,164 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,164 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 143,162 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 127,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,440 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 119,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 104,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,680 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,699 miles

Drivers seat back release defective.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2013 91,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Drivers seat back release defective.

Engine oil at minimum.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,683 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,874 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,859 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,711 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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DK06 VMU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DK06 VMU, 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 DK06 VMU registered?

DK06 VMU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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