2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · MX60 PKE

The 2011 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT pass dated 11 December 2025 at 147,822 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That pass came only after a failure on the same day flagged a non-functioning offside front headlamp, exhaust emissions outside Lambda limits, an exhaust leak at the back box, and excessive play in both the offside front drag link end ball joint and the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. The tester also noted both rear tyres worn to 3mm and the offside front tyre worn on the edge. A child seat fitted at the rear prevented full inspection of the adult belt, which is a recurring obstruction across multiple tests and limits confidence in the rear restraint condition. The vehicle is currently roadworthy on paper, yet the pattern of failures points to deferred mechanical work rather than consistent preventative upkeep. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,855 miles per year over fifteen years, which is typical for a small hatchback of this age. The record shows 137,008 miles in December 2023, 142,569 miles in December 2024, and 147,822 miles in December 2025, indicating steady annual use of around 5,000 to 5,500 miles in recent years. There are no glaring gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, so the mileage progression appears genuine and consistent. The MOT history itself is reasonably well documented with annual tests, though the reliance on a same-day retest in December 2025 suggests the car was presented in poor condition and patched only enough to pass. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering joints, given the repeated advisories and failures around suspension arm ball joints and drag link ends. The December 2024 failure recorded a fractured or broken nearside front coil spring alongside corrosion on both rear coil springs, so the condition of all four springs and their top mounts warrants close scrutiny for fresh cracks or advanced corrosion. The exhaust system also demands attention, as the 2025 failure cited a back box leak affecting emissions, and Lambda readings outside specified limits can point to a deteriorating catalytic converter or sensor fault. Tyre wear has been flagged repeatedly across all four corners, often uneven or close to the legal limit, which may indicate worn suspension geometry, misaligned tracking, or simply neglected tyre rotations. Beyond the flagged items, the rear seat belt webbing noted as slightly frayed in December 2023 and the persistently obscured rear belt inspection due to a child seat both raise concerns about whether the rear restraints are in serviceable order. The rear registration plate has been deteriorating across multiple tests, a minor point but one that reflects a general pattern of cosmetic neglect. Overall, the record suggests a car used reliably but maintained reactively, with suspension, steering, and exhaust components requiring thorough in-person evaluation before purchase.