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DU56 BWB

2006 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,220 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 77,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,660 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewalls perishing and cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,657 miles

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

under body corrosion at rear

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,255 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 63,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 195 50 15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,179 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,178 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,822 miles

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,500 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 26,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,616 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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DU56 BWB 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 DU56 BWB, 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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DU56 BWB is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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