2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LR11 TYB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of deferred suspension repairs. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 106,416 miles passed, it returned with recurring advisories for corrosion on both rear coil springs. This specific defect was also noted during the February 2025 test at 99,234 miles, indicating that the owner has neglected to replace these components despite multiple warnings of advancing structural decay. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. The record shows steady accumulation of use, with 6,326 miles covered between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 7,182 miles covered before the February 2026 test. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting, though the failure in February 2024 for a major exhaust leak indicates that mechanical issues are only addressed once they fail to fail inspections. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the nearside ball joint was previously flagged for play in 2024. The noisy rear wheel bearings from that same period also require verification to ensure they were replaced rather than ignored after the failure. Most critically, the persistent corrosion on the rear coil springs represents a high risk; the springs should be checked for hairline fractures or thinning metal, as the current state suggests they are nearing a catastrophic structural failure.