2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BD61 RMX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its latest MOT in October 2025 at 92,694 miles with no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a period of significant mechanical failures in 2023 and 2024. While the most recent test is clean, the history indicates that the previous owner only addressed critical suspension and lighting issues after they resulted in test-grade failures. At 92,694 miles over fifteen years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,180 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate usage for a car of this age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 3,160 miles driven between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests, and another 2,665 miles in the year prior. This consistent use suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle for long periods, which helps prevent degradation of rubber components despite the age. A buyer must scrutinise the rear and rear suspension geometry given the recurring issues noted previously. The October 2024 failure highlighted excessively worn axle swivel pins and bushes on both sides, alongside a failing offside front suspension arm bush. Although these were repaired to pass the subsequent test, the 2023 record noted corroded rear coil springs on both sides. A physical inspection should check for fresh corrosion on the spring mounting points and any signs of play in the suspension bushings to ensure the previous repairs have held. The mechanical history also shows a pattern of neglecting basic electrical consumables, evidenced by position lamps and dipped beams failing in both 2023 and 2024. While the October 2025 test shows these are now rectified, the overall integrity of the vehicle now depends on the quality of the suspension work and the current state of the chassis. Focus attention on structural rust around the wheel arches and underbody, where the corrosion mentioned in the coil springs may have originated.