2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV61 EXB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in September 2025, but the recent maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive mechanical neglect. While the car passed its previous tests without, the failure just two miles prior at 30,307 miles revealed significant issues with the braking system and front suspension. The transition from a clean-sheet record to a failure involving a fractured coil spring and binding nearside front brake indicates that components are failing despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 2,157 miles, suggesting it is of very light use or spends long periods stationary. This pattern of low usage often correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork, evidenced by the corrosion noted on the front sub-frame and coil springs, which are susceptible to age-related oxidation rather than mileage-driven wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the structural integrity of the front sub-frame. The September 2025 test flagged corrosion that was not yet severe enough to fail, but this is a progressive condition on this model that requires constant monitoring. You should also verify the condition of the rear coil springs, as both nearside and offside were flagged for corrosion. Given the previous failure of the nearside front coil spring and the binding caliper, the entire suspension assembly should be checked for uneven wear or seized components to ensure the repairs were thorough.