2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · EN11 VKA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in April 2025 at 108,078 miles, it failed just one month prior due to critical tyre failures and structural corrosion. The trend shows recurring mechanical neglect, where the car frequently presents multiple failures across suspension, braking, and exhaust systems, suggesting that repairs are only addressed when they reach an MOT failure threshold. At 108,078 miles over 15 years, the Fiesta maintains an average of approximately 7,200 miles per year, which is consistent with a typical urban vehicle. However, the mileage accumulation has accelerated in recent years. Between May 2022 (88,855 miles) and April 2025 (108,078 miles), the car covered nearly 20,000 miles. This increased usage, combined with the age of the vehicle, explains the frequent degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes and ball joints seen throughout the inspection record. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the sills, as the tester flagged corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting areas in April 2025. Although this was not considered excessive at the time, rust on these areas often progresses rapidly if not treated. The record also highlights a persistent issue with poor alignment, with inner-edge tyre wear recorded in both 2023 and 2025. This indicates a chronic failure to address tracking or worn suspension geometry, which will likely lead to premature and expensive tyre replacement. The braking system has shown multiple signs of distress, with binding calipers and imbalanced performance noted in 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, the front shock absorbers and anti-roll bar linkages were previously flagged for failure due to leaks and perished ingress. Given the history of major exhaust leaks and insecure back boxes, a physical inspection of the entire exhaust length and mounting points is essential to ensure that previous repairs were durable and that no new structural fractures are developing.