2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CT60 BYY

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable mechanical baseline, holding a valid MOT certificate following its most recent test on 17 October 2025 at 105,417 miles. The maintenance trend remains consistent, with the vehicle passing its last three annual assessments. An anomaly appears in the 2025 record, showing both a failure and a pass on the identical date and mileage with no defects recorded for either. This pattern repeats the previous year, where a failure on 11 October 2024 at 100,380 miles preceded a pass six days later at 100,389 miles, again with zero defects noted. Such entries typically indicate an aborted initial test or a data recording error rather than a severe mechanical fault, as a genuine failure requires recorded defects. The recorded mileage aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,589 miles per year, which reflects typical domestic use. Examining the chronological intervals reveals a slight reduction in recent annual mileage. Between the September 2023 test at 91,641 miles and the October 2024 test at 100,389 miles, the car covered 8,748 miles. This dropped to 5,028 miles over the following twelve months leading to the October 2025 test at 105,417 miles. The data set is sparse but clean, showing no erratic jumps that would suggest long periods of standing or severe misuse. Because the official record lacks recurring mechanical faults or structural advisories, a physical inspection must focus on typical age-related deterioration rather than documented recurring failures. A buyer should thoroughly examine the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, as structural rust often develops silently on vehicles of this vintage. Suspension components, particularly the front lower arm bushes and rear beam bushes, require close scrutiny for perishing and cracking. Brake condition demands verification; while the discs and pads may pass an MOT, severe lipping or binding calipers can develop between tests. The exhaust system and its mounting rubbers should be checked for deterioration, alongside a verification of the emissions output under cold start conditions to ensure the catalytic converter remains efficient.