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GV56 VMU

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 66,672 miles on the clock, averaging 5,457 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 GV56 VMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2010
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,545
Average per year5,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV56 VMU 32k40k49k58k67k '10'16'12

Check GV56 VMU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage60,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage52,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage50,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage45,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage41,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage31,628 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
PASS
Mileage31,595 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

RegistrationGV56 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GV56 VMU

What car is GV56 VMU?

GV56 VMU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GV56 VMU?

The last recorded mileage for GV56 VMU was 66,672 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV56 VMU passed its MOT?

GV56 VMU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jun 2016.

Is GV56 VMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 VMU 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 GV56 VMU?

GV56 VMU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.