2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV11 WBU

This 2011 Ford Fiesta has covered roughly 7,768 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of its age. This suggests a standard level of wear on consumables and mechanical components rather than extreme heavy use or long periods of neglect. The most recent MOT from January 2026 shows a pass, but the history reveals a worrying and worsening trend regarding structural corrosion. While the 2025 MOT was clean, the 2026 inspection uncovered significant issues, including an excessively corroded offside rear subframe mounting and a corroded front subframe. The failure in January 2026 was extensive, covering lighting, a split drive shaft CV boot, an exhaust leak, and serious structural concerns involving the sills and subframe mountings. The vehicle's condition is clearly deteriorating. The progression from "corroded but not seriously weakened" in 2024 to "excessively corroded" affecting structural strength in 2026 is a major red flag. This pattern indicates that rust is actively advancing on the chassis and subframes, which can lead to expensive, permanent structural failure. While the recent pass suggests the immediate failures like the headlamp and exhaust were rectified, the underlying issue of structural decay is a serious long-term risk. You must inspect the vehicle's underside thoroughly.