2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CK11 XOT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in May 2026 at 182,876 miles. However, the maintenance trend reveals a history of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test showed no defects, the preceding 2025 test was a significant failure with a long list of defects across the suspension, steering, and braking systems. The transition from a heavy-failure list to a clean certificate within one year suggests that the owner only addressed major faults when they reached the point of legal failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a 15-year-old Fiesta, averaging over 12,000 miles per year. There is a dramatic surge in usage between May 2025 and May 2026, where the vehicle covered 70,356 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation places extreme stress on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to a typical vehicle of this age. Such high intensity suggests the car has been used for heavy long-distance commuting recently, which often accelerates the wear of consumable parts and rubber mounting components. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the rear sub-frame, which was flagged for corrosion in 2025. Although noted as not seriously weakened at that time, recurring issues with corroded coil springs dating back to 2017 indicate an environment prone to rust. The steering rack inner joints and ball joint dust covers were previously noted as having play and deterioration; therefore, a physical inspection is required to check for new play or perished rubber that would indicate these were not replaced with quality parts. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with thin pads and pitted discs recorded in 2025. Furthermore, the frequency of tyre failures, including exposed cords and nails in 2018 and 2021, demonstrates a consistent pattern of ignoring basic maintenance until an MOT test forced action. Thorough checking of the current tyre brand and brake condition is essential to ensure that the recent high-mileage stint has not resulted in immediate mechanical degradation since the last inspection.