2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SW11 EYZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on March 30, 2026 at 90,643 miles. However, the recent history reveals a period of significant mechanical and structural decline centered around early 2025. While the most recent test shows no immediate defects, the failure in March 2025 indicates a critical point where maintenance was deferred until multiple safety components failed simultaneously. The trend suggests a recent improvement following major remedial work to the suspension and structural areas. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 67,486 miles and the 2025 test at 76,821 miles, the car covered nearly 9,400 miles in a single year, followed by another 13,800 miles leading to the 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, which explains the progressive wear on rubber components and the corrosion noted in the record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the vehicle's structural integrity. The 2025 failure identified excessive corrosion seriously affecting the strength of the offside rear sill and wheel arch. While these were repaired to pass the test, rust on an older chassis is prone to rapid recurrence. The buyer should also inspect the front subframe and rear suspension mounting points, which showed corrosion as far back as 2023 and 2024. Mechanical attention is also required for the front suspension and braking system. The offside front brake pipe and drive shaft components were recurring issues across multiple years, indicating a history of neglect-related degred. Given the previous reports of a binding caliper and a worn track rod end, a road test is essential to check for remaining steering play or uneven brake pull, ensuring the repairs made after the 2025 failure were executed professionally.