2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CP52 CGP

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 19 March 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a consistent run of clean test results going back through 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. A consecutive sequence of passes with zero advisories is generally a favourable indicator, suggesting that the braking system, suspension components, exhaust, tyres, and emissions equipment have remained within serviceable limits at each annual inspection. The absence of any recorded advisories over five successive tests also implies that the previous keeper has either addressed wear items promptly or that the vehicle has not yet reached the threshold where components such as brake pads, tyres, or suspension bushes fall outside MOT pass criteria. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable and the vehicle has not shown any signs of deteriorating mechanical condition at recent tests. With a recorded mileage of 70,438 miles over approximately fifteen years, this Fiesta has averaged around 4,696 miles annually, which is notably low for a car of this age and suggests either limited use or extended periods of standing. Low annual mileage of this nature is not inherently problematic but does carry its own mechanical considerations, as many wear-related failures in vehicles are driven by time and environmental exposure rather than distance covered. Rubber and polymer components such as suspension bushes, drive shaft gaiters, coolant hoses, and timing belt materials can degrade through age alone, while periods of inactivity can promote corrosion on brake discs, seizure of calliper slide pins, and sulphation within the 12-volt battery. Equally, standing still for prolonged periods allows moisture to accumulate in the engine oil and can lead to flat spots on tyres that may not recover even after driving. Given the clean MOT record and the low usage profile, a prospective buyer should focus physical inspection efforts on time-related deterioration rather than mileage-based wear. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as tyres older than around six or seven years can harden and lose integrity regardless of remaining tread depth; the DOT date code on the sidewall will confirm the manufacturing date. The brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly rust build-up around the disc edges, and the callipers should be checked to confirm the sliding mechanism is free, as seized calliper pistons or guide pins are common after long periods of inactivity. The condition of the exhaust system, including the mounting rubbers and the rear silencer, should be examined for external corrosion, and the underside of the vehicle inspected for any signs of rust forming on structural or suspension components, which may not have been flagged on previous MOT tests if not severe enough to fail. Further checks appropriate to this age and mileage profile include verifying the date stamp on the 12-volt battery and confirming it has been replaced within the last five or six years, as battery capacity diminishes with calendar age and a weak battery can mask or cause electrical faults during starting. The service history should be reviewed to confirm that time-based items such as engine oil and filter, brake fluid, coolant, and the timing or cam belt have been changed at the manufacturer-recommended intervals rather than purely on mileage, as a car covering only a few thousand miles per year can easily exceed the time-based service window without triggering an odometer-based reminder. A test drive should include careful attention to any clunks or knocks from the suspension over uneven surfaces, any pulling under braking which could indicate a binding calliper, and any hesitation or rough running from the engine which may point to degraded spark plugs, coil packs, or stale fuel. Finally, a compression or leak-down test is advisable if there is any doubt about internal engine condition, given that low mileage does not always guarantee a healthy powerplant if servicing has been neglected.