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DK06 VMX

2006 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,291 mi
Last recorded194,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 VMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 194,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very close to fail advise replace faded number letters faded (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills have deep surface corrosion o/s outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops perished

brake pedal rubber worn just starting to split

sounds like injector leak under engine, covers strongly advise repair as fumes may be introduced into cab( close to fail )

Fail 21 Jan 2025 194,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box rotted and leaking along seam (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very close to fail advise replace faded number letters faded (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills have deep surface corrosion o/s outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops perished

brake pedal rubber worn just starting to split

sounds like injector leak under engine, covers strongly advise repair as fumes may be introduced into cab( close to fail )

Pass 31 Jan 2024 187,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee mountings worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s rear of cylinder head area or poss injector blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both close to fail advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front seat tilt lever broken

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area rear ,rear sills have deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 31 Jan 2024 187,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee mountings worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s rear of cylinder head area or poss injector blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both close to fail advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front seat tilt lever broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fixing clip weak and loose replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area rear ,rear sills have deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Feb 2023 180,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 173,739 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has spots of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 168,951 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill thin in places

Fail 10 Feb 2021 168,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill thin in places

Offside headlamp image slightly reduced

Pass 17 Feb 2020 164,593 miles

Coolant level on minimum

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 164,593 miles

Coolant level on minimum

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 147,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 147,960 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 130,364 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,201 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 115,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,802 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 102,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,047 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,797 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,280 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 35,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,668 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 VMX is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VMX, 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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DK06 VMX is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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