2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AY10 FOH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding mechanical components. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 95,075 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior due to a multitude of defects. The tester flagged recurring issues with the suspension and braking system that have remained unaddressed over several years. The persistent presence of worn axle bushes and distorted wheels across multiple tests suggests that repairs are only being made reactively rather than through preventative maintenance. At 95,075 miles, this sixteen-year-old Ford Fiesta shows low annual mileage, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, which is evident in the records through perished tyres and worn bushes noted between 2024 and 2026. There is a consistent mileage accumulation of approximately 6,000 miles between each annual test, indicating a steady but infrequent use pattern, though the age of the vehicle makes it more susceptible to dry-rot and corrosion rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension and steering assembly, as the record consistently notes play in the steering rack inner joints and excessive wear on the lower suspension arm ball joint. The 2026 test also identified a distorted offside front road wheel, which indicates a previous impact that may have affected the alignment. Furthermore, the offside front brake discs are noted as pitted and scored, and the history of binding calipers from 2025 suggests that a thorough check of the braking system is required to ensure the pistons are not seized.