2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · S31 UBO
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 124,255 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S31 UBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 124,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S31 UBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (S31 UBO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S31 UBO Mileage History
- 21/09/2023120,559 mi
- 01/10/2024124,225 mi+3,666 mi
- 02/10/2024124,230 mi+5 mi
- 30/10/2025124,255 mi+25 mi
- 30/10/2025124,255 mi
Average of roughly 1,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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