2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FG61 HTK

The vehicle presents a history of recurring mechanical and structural issues concentrated primarily around the suspension and body integrity. The most recent recorded test in November 2021 at 86,964 miles shows a pass just five days after a failure due to an offside track rod end ball joint with excessive play. This entry also notes that outer sill covers were fitted, which indicates that structural corrosion in the sills had been addressed. Since there are no MOT records beyond late 2021, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified and is likely several years out of date as of today. At 86,964 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 5,800 miles per year. This low usage profile often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. The 2019 failure at 65,964 miles was particularly significant, flagging multiple defects including a nearside front coil spring, excessively worn suspension arm bushes, and three tyres with deep cuts exposing cords. These findings suggest that while the car is driven infrequently, preventative maintenance was occasionally neglected until components reached a point of failure. The brakes and tyres show a consistent pattern of marginal maintenance. In both 2017 and 2020, the tester flagged thin brake pads and tyres worn specifically on the inner edges, which typically points to alignment issues or worn suspension geometry. Given the long gap in testing history and the previous evidence of sill corrosion repair, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the lower structural integrity and the current state of all suspension bushings to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated during its period of inactivity.