2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EF10 AVX

The recent MOT history for this 2010 Ford Fiesta shows a recurring pattern of initial test failures followed by prompt rectifications, culminating in a pass on December 4, 2025 at 125,384 miles. The maintenance trend reflects a vehicle requiring repeated intervention to clear defects before achieving compliance, as the 2025 test initially failed on registration plate lamp failure alongside advisories for worn front tyres and a distorted offside rear wheel. This follows a severe failure in December 2024 involving dangerous tyre defects, specifically exposed cords on the nearside rear and illegal tread depth on the offside rear, alongside persistent advisories for rear axle swivel pins and bushes. The recorded mileage stands at 125,384 miles across roughly sixteen years of use, averaging about 7,836 miles annually. This rate of accumulation aligns with typical motoring expectations for a vehicle of this age. The provided MOT dataset covers three consecutive years from December 2023 through December 2025, displaying consistent annual testing intervals without extended periods of inactivity or unusually high mileage spikes between appointments. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the recurring trouble spots documented across the test history. Particular attention should be paid to the rear axle beam bushes, which received repeat wear advisories in both 2024 and earlier tests, as well as checking the structural integrity of the suspension mounting points. The buyer needs to verify the condition of all four tyres and inspect the offside rear wheel for the distortion noted on the final 2025 certificate. Furthermore, the engine bay requires checking to trace the minor oil leak noted during the December 2023 examination, alongside checking all exterior lighting functions given the history of failing registration plate lamps.