2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SW11 FON

The vehicle presents a worsening structural integrity trend despite its current MOT-pass status. While it passed the test on 21 January 2026 at 78,309 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The tester identified the offside rear integral body structure as corroded to the point of significantly reducing the rigidity of the assembly. Although this specific fault was rectified, the presence of a soft nearside rear sill and corroded rear axle indicates that corrosion is an active issue rather than an isolated incident. At 15 years old, this 2011 Ford Fiesta has covered relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over time, with roughly 6,200 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 4,100 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This low mileage often suggests less mechanical wear on the engine, but in this case, it appears to have masked the structural degradation issues seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough underbody inspection focusing on the chassis structural points. The history shows recurring issues with the front sub-frame and rear suspension mounts, which have been flagged for corrosion since at least 2025. The recent repair to the integral body structure requires close scrutiny to ensure the work was structurally sound and that adjacent metal is not thinning rapidly. Additionally, check the front suspension arm ball joints, which were previously noted as failure in early 2025, to ensure they were replaced with high-quality components.