2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RE11 TYD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward deferred bodywork and component neglect. The most recent test in November 2025 at 65,964 miles revealed multiple advisories regarding significant body damage, distorted wheels, and worn brakes. While the car passed, the presence of pitted and scored brake discs on both front wheels suggests a lack of proactive maintenance compared to previous years where only minor suspension play was noted. At 65,964 miles, this Fiesta has exceptionally low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components and seals through age rather than mechanical wear. Between September 2023 at 46,318 miles and November 2024 at 57,928 miles, the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in a single year, representing a sharp spike above its annual average and likely indicating a period of more intensive use. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the bodywork, as the records show the nearside front wing and rear bumper flagged as badly damaged or insecure. The test history indicates a pattern of impact-related faults that have not been professionally rectified. Furthermore, the distortion of both the offside front and rear wheels noted in 2025 suggests significant kering or heavy pothole impacts, which may have compromised the alignment or wheel bearings over time. The suspension requires a close physical inspection due to the history of excessive play in ball joints and track rod ends from 2023. Although these were supposedly addressed, the recent advisory for pitted brake discs indicates that the braking system is nearing the end of its effective life. Check for mounting rust in the wheel arches, as low-mileage vehicles often hide corrosion behind damaged body panels.