2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CT60 BUW

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and entirely defect-free maintenance trend, though its current roadworthiness requires immediate attention as the MOT certificate expired in February 2026. The most recent test on 7 February 2025 at 61,638 miles passed with zero defects, mirroring a consistent pattern of passing without advisories or failures across the entire recorded history. This indicates a vehicle that has suffered no significant mechanical or structural failures, though the complete absence of recorded defects on the 16 July 2024 failure suggests a procedural or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical breakdown. The maintenance trajectory remains highly stable, showing no signs of worsening deterioration. The mileage accumulation is remarkably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging just 3,852 miles per year. Between 31 March 2023 at 43,366 miles and 16 July 2024 at 56,691 miles, the car covered 11,693 miles, indicating a period of moderate use. However, usage dropped sharply thereafter; the vehicle accumulated only 4,947 miles between July 2024 and February 2025. Since the last test in February 2025, the recorded mileage has remained entirely static at 61,638 miles. This prolonged stationary period demands careful scrutiny, as extended sitting often causes its own distinct set of mechanical issues. A buyer must inspect the vehicle specifically for the ailments caused by prolonged inactivity rather than high mileage wear. Seized brake calipers and binding handbrake mechanisms are common on cars that stand for sixteen months, so a thorough road test is essential to check for dragging brakes or uneven braking pull. The low annual mileage and extended stationary period also raise the likelihood of perished rubber suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls, despite the tread depth likely being adequate. Structural corrosion requires a meticulous inspection, particularly around the sills, wheel arches, and subframe mounting points, as moisture ingress during stationary periods can compromise structural integrity even on a mechanically sound vehicle.