2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH61 XHE

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently questionable following a failure on May 13, 2025 at 56,990 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the most recent failure without recorded defects suggests a technicality or an administrative oversight that needs to be addressed. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from a string of passes in 2022 and 2024 to a failure in its most recent inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between April 2022 and May 2025, the vehicle covered only 9,478 miles, indicating a pattern of infrequent use or long storage. While low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components such as suspension bushes, seals, and hoses. Long stationary periods can also lead to brake corrosion or seized calipers if the vehicle was left without regular operation. A buyer must investigate the specific cause of the May 2025 failure, as the lack of recorded defects in the history makes it difficult to determine if the fault was mechanical or structural. Given the age of the car, a thorough physical inspection for structural rust on the sills and rear subframe is essential, as these areas often perish regardless of mileage. You should also check the tyres for dry cracking and sidewalls, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from perished rubber before the tread wears out.