2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CT60 KMZ

The maintenance trend for this 2011 Ford Fiesta is currently unresolved and warrants significant caution. The most recent MOT test on 17 October 2024 at 166,985 miles resulted in a failure, yet the record shows zero defects documented. This anomaly suggests the inspection was aborted or cancelled before completion, potentially due to a dangerous condition preventing a safe examination. With no subsequent pass recorded, the vehicle currently holds no valid MOT certificate, leaving its roadworthiness legally and mechanically unverified for nearly two years. The mileage accumulation prior to the 2024 failure aligned with typical usage patterns. Between the August 2022 test at 140,666 miles and the August 2023 test at 153,138 miles, the car covered 12,472 miles. It then accrued another 13,847 miles by the October 2024 test. However, the recorded mileage has remained static at 166,985 miles since that failed test, indicating the vehicle has likely been stationary for approximately twenty months. Prolonged standing introduces distinct mechanical risks, irrespective of mileage. A buyer must approach this Fiesta with rigorous scrutiny, focusing on the structural and mechanical components that deteriorate through age and inactivity. The absence of recorded defects on a failed test demands a close physical inspection of the underbody for severe corrosion or structural compromise that might have halted the 2024 examination. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and check the brake calipers for binding, as seized components are common in vehicles left standing. Evaluate the tyre condition thoroughly, looking for flat spots and sidewall cracking, and verify the exhaust emissions system remains compliant given the extended period off the road.