2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · FN61 TWA

The 2011 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly roadworthy status as of the most recent test, with the September 2023 examination at 79,169 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, showing no escalating mechanical faults or recurring advisory patterns. A minor anomaly exists in the September 2023 failure at 79,146 miles, five days prior to the pass, yet the record lists no defects for that failed attempt, suggesting an administrative or presentational issue at the testing station rather than a genuine fault. Recorded mileage stands at 79,169 against an approximate 15-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,278 miles per year and confirming light use for its age. The gap between the 2021 test at 73,395 miles and the 2022 test at 75,318 miles shows only 1,923 miles covered, with a further 3,851 miles to the 2023 pass. Such low annual accumulation implies prolonged standing periods are likely, which can accelerate perishable component degradation such as tyre sidewall cracking, brake caliper seizure, and fluid contamination despite the clean MOT slate. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. Standing time promotes corrosion on structural members and exhaust systems even when testers logged no advisories. The absent defect history offers reassurance, but the unexplained 2023 failure warrants confirmation that no suppressed mechanical concern underlies it. Verify the service history independently and check for undertray rust, binding calipers, and flat-spotted tyres before purchase. The sparse record provides limited diagnostic depth, so in-person assessment of drivetrain condition remains prudent.