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DU06 DPE

2006 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,336 mi
Last recorded121,336 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,336 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,699 miles

central heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,968 miles

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

vehicle under body, suspension components & sills have surface rust

Fail 16 Feb 2022 94,962 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

vehicle under body, suspension components & sills have surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe and front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion on them

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded (by exhaust pipe)

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,331 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2019 88,441 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch by engine mounting bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to being perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,735 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 79,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,832 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,340 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 35,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,818 miles

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 9 Feb 2009 20,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU06 DPE is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DU06 DPE, 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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DU06 DPE is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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