2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · EA61 WUE
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 89,812 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EA61 WUE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 89,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA61 WUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (EA61 WUE) between September 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
EA61 WUE Mileage History
- 30/09/201425,685 mi
- 16/11/201535,180 mi+9,495 mi
- 16/11/201535,180 mi
- 26/10/201643,151 mi+7,971 mi
- 26/10/201643,151 mi
- 15/11/201755,070 mi+11,919 mi
- 15/11/201755,072 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/201864,279 mi+9,207 mi
- 19/11/201864,280 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/201972,612 mi+8,332 mi
- 23/11/202076,150 mi+3,538 mi
- 23/11/202076,152 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/202178,351 mi+2,199 mi
- 21/11/202281,925 mi+3,574 mi
- 21/11/202281,927 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/202384,700 mi+2,773 mi
- 27/11/202487,649 mi+2,949 mi
- 27/11/202487,649 mi
- 12/11/202589,812 mi+2,163 mi
- 12/11/202589,812 mi
Average of roughly 5,768 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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