2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · DV11 YVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test in March 2026 at 109,400 miles resulted in a pass despite flagging an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear. This mirrors an advisory from the October 2023 test at 107,701 miles, suggesting a persistent failure to address tyre condition between service intervals. At 109,400 miles over 15 years, the Fiesta averages approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. There is a notable gap in recorded data between May 2022 and October 2023, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in seventeen months, followed by a more recent period of 1,700 miles over the last two and a half years. This steady but low annual mileage suggests the car has been used regularly, which helps prevent dry rot in rubber and plastic components. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and steering. The failure in May 2022 due to an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint indicates that components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the recurring wear on the offside front tyre noted across multiple years, a professional alignment check is essential to ensure the geometry is not causing premature component failure. Physical inspection should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as the MOT record does not yet flag structural issues but the age of the vehicle makes this a high priority.