2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · K1 FOT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the test in October 2025 at 80,743 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior due to multiple tyre defects. The lingering advisory for a nearside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play indicates that while immediate safety failures were addressed, mechanical wear is beginning to manifest in the steering geometry and remains deferred until the next inspection. At 80,743 miles over 15 years, this Fiesta has a significantly low mileage profile of approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 3,600 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 3,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low annual mileage often leads to age degradation of rubber components and dry-rot, which aligns with the recurring inner edge wear and tyre structural failures noted in the record. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and wheel alignment, as the recurring reports of inner edge wear on multiple tyres in 2024 and 2025 suggest a persistent tracking issue or worn suspension bushes. The 2023 failure for imbalanced brakes across axle 1 also indicates the braking system may suffer from sticking calipers or uneven pad wear. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans is essential, as low-mileage cars often sit in environments that accelerate surface rust.