2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · EN10 EXX

A pattern of under-bonnet and under-car corrosion advisories punctuates what is otherwise an intermittent MOT history, with the 2026 test passing clean on the most recent attempt but several items previously flagged requiring ongoing monitoring. Across seven recorded tests since 2022 there are four pass results, two failures, and one pass following a failed attempt within weeks, indicating the vehicle has experienced recurring remedial work alongside periods of compliance. The most recent pass on 27 March 2026 came after a sequence of brake pipe corrosion advisories on the offside front (recorded at the 2022 test, the April 2025 failure retest, and again as an advisory at the May 2025 pass), alongside related brake hose and fuel pipe corrosion advisories, suggesting systemic deterioration of metal plumbing beneath the vehicle rather than isolated wear. Two failure episodes within roughly twelve months in 2025, covering exhaust emissions, steering linkage play, rear indicator colour, brake lag, and a non-functioning rear fog lamp, underline that several safety and emissions systems have demanded attention in a concentrated window. The recorded odometer reading of 68,555 miles against a 2010 registration equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 4,285 miles, which is markedly below the typical mileage profile for a sixteen-year-old supermini. Such low usage tends to expose components to corrosion through infrequent operation and condensation cycles rather than wear from sustained mechanical loading, and the recurring advisories for corroded brake pipes, corroded coil springs, and a corroded fuel pipe are consistent with this pattern. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record, but the back-to-back tests in April 2025 and the cluster of advisories spread across multiple years indicate the vehicle has been used sparingly between tests rather than accumulating mileage that might otherwise have masked the corrosion with component replacement. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the offside front brake pipe and brake hose ferrule should be examined closely for surface rust, pitting, or flaking, as these items have appeared at three separate tests and warrant confirmation that remedial work has been carried out rather than simply cleaned and greased to pass. The fuel pipe advisory from 2022 should be rechecked along the underbody for renewed corrosion or weeping, and the rear axle bushes that were recorded as excessively worn at the 2023 failure should be inspected for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, particularly when loaded with passengers. On a test drive, pay attention to steering precision: a slight play was noted at the nearside front track rod end in 2025, so any excess free movement, vagueness through the centre position, or uneven tyre wear across the front pair would indicate the joint has deteriorated further. The front brake discs that were pitted and scored in 2023 should be checked for pedal pulsation under firm braking and for any grinding sensation, while the rear fog lamp and indicator lens defects from 2025 should be verified as functional and correctly coloured before purchase.