2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YP61 WGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 60,975 miles passed, it introduced new concerns regarding an oil leak and wear on the rear trailing arm bushes. This follows a significant period of mechanical neglect in November 2024 when the car failed due to a major exhaust leak, poor emissions, and thin brake components, which were only addressed immediately before the subsequent re-test. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 48,386 miles and November 2025 at 60,975 miles, the car covered 12,589 miles. This low usage explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perishing tyres and worn suspension bushes noted in 2024, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer more from to age and environmental exposure rather than distance driven. A buyer must personally inspect the rear suspension assembly, as the trailing arm bushes have been flagged for wear since 2024 and remain an issue as of the latest report. The steering rack play noted in late 2024 also requires a physical check to ensure it has not progressed into a costly failure. Furthermore, the oil leak identified in November 2025 needs a close examination to determine if it is a minor seal seep or a more significant gasket failure. Given the history of corroded coil springs and exhaust systems from 2022 and 2023, the underbody should be checked for advancing structural rust that may go beyond the surface-level previous advisories.