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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 96,995 miles on the clock, averaging 5,949 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 SO55 ELV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,995 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,949 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | SO55 ELV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 ELV
What car is SO55 ELV?
SO55 ELV is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO55 ELV?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 ELV was 96,995 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 ELV passed its MOT?
SO55 ELV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2021.
Is SO55 ELV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 ELV 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 SO55 ELV?
SO55 ELV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.