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CE56 SZL

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 146,323 miles on the clock, averaging 8,460 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CE56 SZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,460

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,323 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE56 SZL 29k58k88k117k146k '09'23'17

Check CE56 SZL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage141,114 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage135,661 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage125,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage117,257 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage107,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage99,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage94,091 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,922 miles
Since last MOT+28,401 miles
PASS
Mileage65,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,521 miles
Since last MOT+18,238 miles
PASS
Mileage47,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage28,962 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About CE56 SZL

What car is CE56 SZL?

CE56 SZL is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2006.

What is the mileage of CE56 SZL?

The last recorded mileage for CE56 SZL was 146,323 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE56 SZL passed its MOT?

CE56 SZL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2023.

Is CE56 SZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE56 SZL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is CE56 SZL?

CE56 SZL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.