2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SC61 HLF

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of structural concern. While the car passed its inspections from 2021 through 2024 without any defects, the most recent test in November 2025 at 30,859 miles identified corrosion on the front sub-frame. The tester determined this was not yet seriously weakened, but it marks the beginning of a degradation process that requires active monitoring to prevent a structural failure in future tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,057 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2025, the car covered only 3,783 miles, moving from 27,076 to 30,859 miles. This low usage suggests the mechanical components of the drivetrain and engine have seen minimal wear, but such low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion due to long periods of standing rather than mechanical stress. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame to determine the rate of rust progression noted in the November 2025 record. Because the vehicle has been driven infrequently, the inspection should also focus on age-related failures of suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyres which can crack and perish regardless of tread depth. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seizing is essential as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from surface oxidation and seized calipers when not used regularly.