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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 80,421 miles on the clock, averaging 5,589 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 RO56 VDM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,421 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 146 |
| Average per year | 5,589 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | RO56 VDM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RO56 VDM
What car is RO56 VDM?
RO56 VDM is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RO56 VDM?
The last recorded mileage for RO56 VDM was 80,421 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO56 VDM passed its MOT?
RO56 VDM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.
Is RO56 VDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO56 VDM 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 RO56 VDM?
RO56 VDM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.