2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · ET59 HJC

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and rubber-related components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 75,683 miles passed, the tester identified play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and wear on the rear axle bushes. These issues follow a pattern established in 2024 with offside rear suspension arm and trailing arm bushes, suggesting that the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. At 75,683 miles, this sixteen-year-old Fiesta reflects low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,730 miles per year. The data shows consistent, short intervals, with roughly 5,000 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer with accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion due to inactivity, which explains the corroded coil springs found in 2022 and the corroded exhaust noted in 2021. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage to check for the extent of structural rust. The 2022 report flagged corrosion on all four coil springs, and the 2021 entry noted a corroded exhaust, indicating the vehicle is susceptible to environmental perishaging. The recurring failures of suspension bushes and ball joints across the last three years suggest that significant mechanical work will likely be required again soon to ensure safe handling and prevent uneven tyre wear. Brake components also require close attention, as the 2021 test flagged thin pads and pitted front brake discs. While these may have been replaced since, the persistent deterioration of registration plates mentioned across multiple years suggests a lack of proactive cosmetic detailings. The buyer should verify the current state of the brake surfaces and check the structural integrity of the mounting points where the bushes have previously failed as perished or cracked.