2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FD61 GKO
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 140,703 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD61 GKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 140,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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FD61 GKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (FD61 GKO) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front uppe”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FD61 GKO Mileage History
- 08/10/2024125,863 mi
- 25/09/2025133,464 mi+7,601 mi
- 07/10/2025133,821 mi+357 mi
- 02/10/2026140,568 mi+6,747 mi
- 05/10/2026140,703 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 7,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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