2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · VO11 XMB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening trajectory regarding suspension and steering components. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 97,424 miles, the tester identified multiple new advisories that were not present in previous years. These include worn rear suspension pins and bushes on both sides, corroded rear coil springs, and a slightly distorted offside road wheel. These issues indicate that the rear suspension assembly is now reaching the end of its functional life and requires proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its fifteen-year life. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 10,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, and approximately 7,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This regular usage suggests the car is not sitting idle for long periods, which is generally beneficial for mechanical seals, yet the age of the vehicle is clearly contributing to the degradation of rubber parts and metal components regardless of the low distance travelled. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the steering and suspension geometry. The record shows a persistent issue with slight free play in the front steering rack first flagged in 2023, which remained a failure point that year and suggests the steering assembly has not been fully rectified. The recurring corrosion on the rear coil springs, noted in both 2024 and 2025, presents a high risk of spring failure in the near future. An inspector should specifically check the structural integrity of the rear chassis points for mounting rust where the springs seat. Additionally, the distorted offside road wheel noted at the 97,424-mile mark should be checked for vibrations or uneven tyre wear during a test drive.