2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · AE10 MMF

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable mechanical trend, with its most recent MOT pass occurring on 1 May 2025 at 68,493 miles with zero defects recorded. While the maintenance trajectory is improving, the last test took place over a year ago, meaning a fresh inspection is warranted to confirm its current condition. A closer look at the record reveals an anomaly in the testing pattern. The vehicle failed its MOT on 8 May 2024 at 68,085 miles and 24 January 2023 at 65,513 miles, both times with no defects recorded, only to pass the very next day with identical mileage and zero defects. This strongly suggests the initial failures were procedural or due to minor, instantly rectifiable issues like a blown bulb or a registration plate fault, rather than underlying mechanical deterioration. The owner clearly addresses issues promptly, indicating attentive care rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation for this Fiesta is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging just 4,281 miles annually. Between the January 2023 test at 65,514 miles and the May 2024 test at 68,085 miles, the car covered only 2,571 miles over a sixteen-month period. Mileage then plateaued entirely, with the odometer reading 68,493 miles in May 2025 and remaining exactly the same in May 2026. Such minimal use and a complete halt in recorded mileage over the last year point to extremely light usage or potentially long periods of standing still. While low mileage generally reduces wear on consumables like brake discs and tyres, prolonged inactivity can cause its own issues, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or degraded fluids. Given the absence of recurring mechanical faults in the MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific risks associated with a low-mileage vehicle that may have sat stationary. Check the tyre sidewalls for date codes and cracking, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensure the calipers are not binding, a common issue when a car is left parked. Examine the suspension bushes and exhaust system for signs of perishing or corrosion that can occur without high mileage. The repeated same-day retests indicate the owner is responsive to immediate failures, but verifying the current condition of these age-sensitive components remains essential before purchase.