2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DA61 DWD

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in October 2025, although this followed a failure due to a fractured offside front coil spring. While the car has a consistent history of passing, the maintenance trend is now shifting toward a more reactive state. Earlier records show mostly cosmetic or minor exhaust issues, but the most recent entries highlight structural corrosion and braking wear, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related degradation is becoming more prominent. With a recorded mileage of 100,862 miles over fifteen years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,724 miles per annum. This is a typical usage profile for a small hatchback of this era, suggesting a balanced history of use without the extremes of excessive motorway wear or the deterioration associated with prolonged standing. However, surpassing the 100,000-mile threshold typically marks a critical point for the replacement of major consumables and drivetrain components, necessitating a close review of the service history to ensure timing belts and water pumps have been addressed according to the manufacturer's intervals. Prospective buyers must pay close attention to the reported corrosion on the offside outer sill. This is a significant structural point, and you should inspect the entire underside for further rust or bubbling paint, as sill corrosion can often be symptomatic of wider chassis degradation. Additionally, the advisories regarding pitted and scored front brake discs suggest that the braking surfaces are deteriorating. During a test drive, feel for any shuddering through the brake pedal or listen for grinding noises, as these discs will likely require replacement in the near future to maintain optimal stopping performance. Further inspection should focus on the suspension and exhaust system. Although the fractured coil spring was rectified, the previous mention of play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint suggests a general wear of the front end; listen for clunks or knocks when traversing uneven surfaces. The recurring advisories for a deteriorated rear exhaust indicate that the system is nearing the end of its service life. Check for excessive noise or soot marks around the tailpipe, and verify the current condition of all tyres to ensure no further perishing or sidewall cracking is present, as previously noted in the history.