2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AU11 OKR

The 2011 Ford Fiesta holds a clean roadworthiness status following its May 2026 test at 23,932 miles, passing with zero defects. The maintenance trend is currently stable and resolving. The 2022 and 2023 tests flagged tyre perishing advisories, but the subsequent three tests cleared these defects entirely. This pattern indicates the previous owner replaced the degraded rubber rather than neglecting the issue, reflecting diligent recent upkeep. The recorded mileage of 23,932 miles translates to roughly 1,595 miles annually, exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle. The MOT history reveals a consistent but sparse usage pattern, with yearly increments ranging between 2,168 and 3,318 miles. No glaring gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation suggest long-term standing or odometer fraud. Such light motoring typically preserves mechanical components but raises the likelihood of fluid deterioration and rubber degradation from disuse, which aligns directly with the tyre perishing noted in the earlier records. Despite the clean MOT records, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear. The repeated tyre perishing advisories in 2022 and 2023 suggest the vehicle spent considerable time stationary, making a close examination of the current tyre sidewalls and manufacturing date codes essential. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have dried out or cracked from prolonged static periods. Brake discs and calipers require thorough checking for surface rust and binding, common issues on lightly used vehicles that do not generate enough heat to keep corrosion at bay. Inspect the exhaust system for condensation-induced corrosion, as short trips allow moisture to linger inside the silencer.