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SY56 XUM

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 74,756 miles on the clock, averaging 6,201 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 SY56 XUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,201

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 reading74,756 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 XUM 24k37k49k62k75k '09'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage73,385 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage71,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage69,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage62,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage53,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage43,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,359 miles
PASS
Mileage30,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage23,840 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 XUM
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 XUM

What car is SY56 XUM?

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

What is the mileage of SY56 XUM?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 XUM was 74,756 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 XUM passed its MOT?

SY56 XUM has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Feb 2018.

Is SY56 XUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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