2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FE11 LEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test on 30 August 2025 at 81,225 miles, it failed just one day prior with multiple critical safety defects. The trend is unstable, as the 2025 failure highlighted significant issues with the braking system, suspension, and steering that required immediate rectification, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,225 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 6,700 miles driven between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 5,600 miles in the following year. This low mileage does not necessarily indicate mechanical health; rather, it often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seized calipers, which aligns with the recurring binding brakes and worn ball joints found in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension geometry, as the steering rack inner joints and steering column top bearing have already been flagged for wear. The distorted nearside rear wheel, which appeared in both 2024 and 2025, remains a persistent structural defect that could cause vibrations or uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the history of exposed tyre cords and thin brake pads indicates that the previous owner operated the vehicle with significant neglect regarding basic consumables, necessitating a close check of the current state of the brake discs, hoses, and all suspension bushings.