2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DK11 TMZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear degradation in suspension and steering components. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 74,328 miles passed, it resulted in multiple advisories regarding the undercarriage. Specifically, the tester identified worn front suspension arm bushes, play in the offside front ball joint, and worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes. These issues indicate that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the vehicle's low annual mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 8,509 miles between the July 2022 and June 2023 tests, followed by another 11,166 miles before the 2025 inspection. This low-frequency use often leads to accelerated aging of rubber parts and seizing of moving components, which is consistent with the recurring failures of bushes and steering joints noted in the 2023 and 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front steering and suspension assembly. The history shows recurring faults with the steering rack inner joints and ball joints, which can affect handling and cause uneven tyre wear if not addressed. The 2022 failure for thin brake pads suggests that consumable maintenance may have been deferred until a MOT failure occurs. Attention should also be paid to the current state of the nearside front road wheel, which was flagged as distorted in 2023, to ensure no structural deformation or vibration damage remains.