2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EN60 KYK

A decade-and-a-half-old Ford Fiesta with nearly 144,000 miles on the odometer presents a largely stable MOT profile, with the test on 2 September 2026 recording a pass alongside two advisories relating to inner-edge tyre wear on both rear wheels. Across five recorded tests since November 2023, the vehicle has accumulated only one failure, which occurred on 30 October 2024 for straightforward lighting defects - an offside front position lamp not functioning and a nearside front headlamp failing on dipped beam. That same date also produced a successful pass once the rectification was evidenced, and the two subsequent tests in October 2025 and September 2026 returned clean results apart from the recent tyre advisories. The record therefore shows an isolated electrical incident rather than any chronic pattern, though the emergence of inner-edge wear on both rear tyres at the most recent test warrants close attention before purchase. With 143,925 miles accumulated over approximately fifteen years, the annual running rate sits at roughly 9,600 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with typical commuter use for a vehicle of this age. The mileage spread between the 2023 and 2026 entries does not suggest any unusual gaps or extended periods off the road, indicating the car has remained in regular service throughout its recorded MOT history. For a Fiesta of this vintage and mileage, this level of use typically translates into moderate wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, brake discs and clutches, but the absence of recurring advisories on those components in the test record suggests they have not yet fallen below the failure threshold. Buyers should still bear in mind that higher-mileage examples place greater cumulative stress on engine internals, gearbox synchros and exhaust mounting points even when no specific defects have been flagged. The rear inner-edge tyre wear recorded at the September 2026 test is the most concrete area for physical inspection. Inner-edge wear on a pair of rear tyres frequently points to misalignment of the rear axle, worn rear beam bushes, or collapsed coil springs allowing the camber to run excessively negative. Before purchase, the tread pattern across the full width of each rear tyre should be examined for feathering or stepped wear, and the car should be driven over uneven surfaces to listen for clonks or squeaks from the rear suspension that could indicate perished bush material. A visual check beneath the rear axle for cracked, displaced or crushed bushes is worthwhile, and the vehicle should sit level at the rear with no obvious lean to either side. The lighting failure from October 2024, while minor, should not be dismissed entirely, as it can occasionally signal poor earthing at the front light clusters or a failing multi-function switch. A walkaround test of every front and rear lamp - including dipped beam, main beam, indicators and position lamps - with the engine running is prudent, paying attention to any flicker or intermittent operation. On the road, the test drive should include firm braking from around 40 mph to check for pedal judder or pulling that might suggest warped front discs, given the mileage, and the steering should be assessed for any vagueness or knocking through the rack over potholes. Given the age and accumulated distance, a thorough inspection of the underbody for any surface corrosion around the subframe, brake pipes and suspension mounting points would also be a sensible precaution.