2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FV61 ACY

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy state following a clean pass in October 2025 at 66,406 miles. However, the mechanical history reveals a reactive maintenance trend where faults are only addressed immediately prior an MOT failure. The October 2025 failure highlighted a worn offside front suspension ball joint and worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes, alongside an illegal offside tyre. While the most recent test is positive, the recurring nature of suspension component failures suggests the owner opts for minimum legal compliance rather than preventative maintenance. At 66,406 miles over 15 years, the Fiesta has been used sparingly, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with less wear on drivetrain components, but the data shows significant gaps in mileage between tests. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the car covered only 12,861 miles, indicating it may sit for long periods. Such inactivity on a low-age vehicle can lead to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion on exposed metal despite the low mileage. A buyer should closely inspect the front and rear suspension, as the record shows a persistent history of ball joint and axle bush wear. The coil springs have been flagged for corrosion and fractures since 2019, 2022, and 2023, indicating a vulnerability to rust-related structural failure on this model. The 2022 failure also noted a serious fluid leak from a shock absorber and exhaust emissions issues, suggesting the exhaust and damping systems have been neglected. Given that multiple tests showed uneven tyre wear and distorted rims, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to ensure the geometry is not prematurely scrubbing out new tyres.