2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DS56 SMS

The 2011 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT pass dated 9 September 2025 at 61,863 miles, which remains current as of June 2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of recurring minor defects rather than a clean bill of health. The most recent test still flagged a worn and noisy steering rack, a corroded front coil spring, and fluctuating rear service brakes. These are not new failures; they are persistent advisories that the previous keeper carried forward across multiple annual tests. The vehicle passed, but it did so with known mechanical deterioration left unresolved. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old supermini. At roughly 4,124 miles per year, the Fiesta has seen light use. The 2025 pass at 61,863 miles sits just six miles above the 2025 fail at 61,857 miles, confirming the retest was a same-day or next-day fix for the wiper blade issue alone. Between September 2024 at 59,920 miles and September 2025 at 61,863 miles, the car covered approximately 1,943 miles in twelve months. The annual increments between 2022 and 2025 range from about 2,000 to 2,500 miles per year, showing consistent but light usage with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on three areas the MOT data repeatedly highlights. The steering rack has been flagged as worn or noisy in every test from 2023 through 2025, suggesting internal wear that will eventually require rack replacement. The front coil spring corrosion noted in 2024 and 2025 raises a legitimate concern about structural integrity, particularly on a vehicle of this age where subframe and suspension mounting point corrosion can become a serious issue. Rear brake fluctuation appearing in both 2023 and 2025 points to a possible sticking caliper, uneven disc wear, or a deteriorating rear brake hose that warrants a rolling-road brake test. Tyre wear advisories appear frequently, often on both front edges simultaneously, which could indicate worn suspension bushes or tracking misalignment rather than simple neglect. Beyond the flagged items, a low-mileage car that has sat for extended periods can develop perished rubber hoses, seized brake callipers, and degraded fluid. Inspect the brake fluid for moisture content, check all suspension bushes for cracking, and examine the underside for corrosion beyond the coil spring. The Fiesta's MOT history is not alarming, but it does show a vehicle that has been kept running without properly addressing known faults. That approach to maintenance should be reflected in any offer.