2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA61 HWK
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 133,621 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA61 HWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 133,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA61 HWK 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 (SA61 HWK) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SA61 HWK Mileage History
- 14/09/202290,087 mi
- 14/09/2023103,445 mi+13,358 mi
- 14/09/2023103,447 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/2024119,263 mi+15,816 mi
- 11/09/2025133,621 mi+14,358 mi
Average of roughly 14,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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