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SY56 VCL

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 123,675 miles on the clock, averaging 7,931 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 VCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
7,931

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 VCL 42k63k83k103k124k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,675 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,168 miles
PASS
Mileage118,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage115,017 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage113,629 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,824 miles
PASS
Mileage104,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage95,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage84,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,424 miles
Since last MOT+12,032 miles
PASS
Mileage72,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage60,549 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage50,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage42,360 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

RegistrationSY56 VCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 VCL

What car is SY56 VCL?

SY56 VCL is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 VCL?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 VCL was 123,675 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 VCL passed its MOT?

SY56 VCL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2019.

Is SY56 VCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 VCL 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 SY56 VCL?

SY56 VCL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.