2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DN59 TYW

A clear pattern of front suspension wear and recurring lamp and tyre defects defines this 2010 Ford Fiesta's MOT history. Across six recorded tests since 2017, the most recent assessment on 5 October 2021 returned a Pass with advisory notice for play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, but only because the previous day's test had caught more serious items. That earlier test on 4 October 2021 was failed with a dangerous nearside front tyre below the legal tread requirement, a major nose-side front coil spring fracture, and the same suspension arm play noted alongside an advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel. The 2020 cycle also produced a fail, this time for a registration plate lamp presenting as a presenter of light failure, while the 2019 test was failed for an inoperative nearside front position lamp. Advisories across the record also flag rear tyre wear close to the legal limit, front brake pads wearing thin, perished and cracked rear tyres, and a damaged non obligatory nearside mirror. The 2017 entry is the only blemish free test, leaving a broader pattern of advisories affecting front suspension components, lighting circuits, and tyre condition rather than a clean roadworthiness record. Mileage stands at 106,870 recorded miles over roughly sixteen years, equating to an average annual accumulation of around 6,679 miles, which sits within normal expectations for a vehicle of this age. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing history that would suggest long periods off the road, and the tests fall at reasonably consistent yearly intervals, indicating fairly continuous use. The mileage spread between test entries cannot be precisely calculated from the supplied data, but the steady testing cadence combined with an annual mileage that is neither notably low nor exceptionally high points to a car that has been in regular service. For a Fiesta of this vintage and mileage, the recorded usage profile means consumables such as friction materials, tyres, and suspension bushes will have undergone multiple replacement cycles, and the advisories captured in the MOT record align with that expectation rather than suggesting any unusual mechanical stress. From a buyer's perspective, the front suspension is the area demanding the closest physical inspection. The recurring nearside front lower arm ball joint play advisory across both 2021 tests, together with the fractured coil spring failure on the nearside and the offside front arm ball joint play noted in 2018, indicates that the suspension linkage and spring components on this car are subject to wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and driveway entrances, and feel for vagueness or rattle through the steering wheel on rough tarmac. With the vehicle unladen, push and pull the front wheels at the top and bottom to detect any looseness in the wishbones or drop links, and visually inspect the coil springs for signs of corrosion pitting or any sign of recent replacement on one side only which can indicate a localised failure rather than a preventive renewal. The brake and tyre condition also warrants direct verification. The 2020 advisory of front brake pads wearing thin means the friction material should be physically checked through the wheel for remaining thickness, and the discs examined for lipping, scoring, or hot spots. On the road, any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, pulling to one side, or a spongy pedal feel would be cause for concern. Given the dangerous tread depth failure on the nearside front tyre in 2021 and the advisories for worn and perished rear tyres in 2018 and 2019, all four tyres and the spare should be inspected for age related cracking, uneven wear patterns that might point to misalignment or suspension geometry issues, and minimum tread depth across the full width rather than simply in the centre. Lighting should be checked comprehensively, including the registration plate illumination, position lamps, and direction indicators, since multiple failures in those areas suggest the electrical connections and lamp units warrant a thorough functional test before purchase.