Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 117,243 miles on the clock, averaging 7,074 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for GU56 GVM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,243 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,535 |
| Average per year | 7,074 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GU56 GVM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About GU56 GVM
What car is GU56 GVM?
GU56 GVM is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.
What is the mileage of GU56 GVM?
The last recorded mileage for GU56 GVM was 117,243 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU56 GVM passed its MOT?
GU56 GVM has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2024.
Is GU56 GVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU56 GVM 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 GU56 GVM?
GU56 GVM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.