2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

40,903 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 40,903 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.8%
  2. Suspension26.1%
  3. Brakes21.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Body & chassis8.7%
  7. Tyres8.6%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2006 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 40,903 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; stop lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).