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FORD FIESTA2011 · 1.6L DIESEL

SM10 ADE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2011 FORD FIESTA? It's a DIESEL with a 1560cc engine showing 123,986 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
1560cc
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75
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (SM10 ADE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2024 to February 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score
52/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£1,200-£1,500
Mileage
At 123,986 miles recorded in February 20...

Our Verdict

Exercise caution before buying this 2011 Ford Fiesta diesel as it has a mixed MOT record with recent failures and corrosion concerns. A thorough inspection and proof of recent repairs are essential to avoid unexpected costs.

Before purchasing, insist on seeing evidence that the February 2026 MOT failures were properly rectified — specifically the offside front tyre cut, nearisde rear nail, and exhaust emissions exceedance, as the vehicle passed two days later on 123,986 miles. The seller should provide a fresh service history showing regular oil changes and timing belt intervals for the 1560cc diesel engine, which is critical at this mileage. Use the recent failures as negotiation leverage; a set of tyres, potential DPF or emissions repair, and corrosion treatment could easily cost several hundred pounds.

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