2010 FORD FIESTA1.4L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of minor retest requirements. The most recent inspection on 13 June 2025 at 165,256 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just twenty-four hours prior at nearly identical mileage, suggesting a minor issue was rectified quickly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The lack of advisories on the latest certificate indicates that the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum safety standards without outstanding mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. Between June 2023 and May 2024, the car covered 4,185 miles, while it covered 5,789 miles between May 2024 and June 2025. This variation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing stationary, which is generally beneficial for maintaining the integrity of seals and braking components. The intervals between tests are consistent, indicating the owner has adhered to the annual testing schedule. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to high-mileage wear, despite the clean MOT record. At over 165,000 miles, suspension bushes, wish arms, and coil springs often show signs of fatigue or tearing. Because the previous failures did not list specific defects, it is likely they related to minor items like bulbs or minor fluid leaks that were addressed before the retest. Inspect the underbody for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and wheel arches, as older Ford Fiesta models from this era are susceptible to rust that does not always trigger an MOT failure until it becomes structural.