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RE56 BYB

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 85,612 miles on the clock, averaging 5,546 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 RE56 BYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,546

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,612 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE56 BYB 18k35k52k69k86k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage82,118 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage79,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage77,316 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage74,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage71,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage67,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,413 miles
PASS
Mileage53,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage41,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,110 miles
Since last MOT+11,348 miles
PASS
Mileage29,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,399 miles
PASS
Mileage18,363 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

RegistrationRE56 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RE56 BYB

What car is RE56 BYB?

RE56 BYB is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RE56 BYB?

The last recorded mileage for RE56 BYB was 85,612 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE56 BYB passed its MOT?

RE56 BYB has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is RE56 BYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 BYB 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 RE56 BYB?

RE56 BYB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.