2006 Ford Fiesta · 163,157 MOT tests
2006 Ford Fiesta reliability
2006 Ford Fiestas fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Fiesta years (163,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 92,374
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 163,157
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.4% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.7%
- Suspension18.4%
- Brakes14.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Tyres7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.81%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.01%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.43%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.16%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.87%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.9%)
Other years
Every Ford Fiesta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2006 Ford Fiestas fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Fiesta years (163,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.81% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.28% of tests), position lamp not working (5.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Ford Fiesta shows 92,374 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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