2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EY60 NBL

The 2010 Ford Fiesta is roadworthy according to the August 2025 MOT at 85,472 miles, but the maintenance trend is worsening. The vehicle passed that test but carried the same rear‑wiper split, off‑side rear direction indicator discoloration and front brake disc wear flagged in the failed test a day earlier, indicating that compliance was achieved only by marginal improvement. Mileage averages roughly 5,300 miles per year, well below typical usage for a sixteen‑year‑old car. From August 2023 at 77,133 miles to August 2024 at 81,050 miles the increase was just under 4,000 miles, and the subsequent year added about 4,400 miles, confirming a consistently low‑use pattern with no sudden spikes or large gaps in recording. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the front brake discs and pads, as repeated notes of worn, pitted discs suggest progressive thinning that may soon require replacement. The minor rear exhaust leak recorded in both 2024 and 2025 warrants a visual inspection for cracks or deteriorated joints, while the off‑side rear direction indicator and rear wiper split should be checked for proper operation and sealing. Tyre health also merits attention; the 2024 report listed a bald inner edge on the off‑side front tyre and cracking on the near‑side rear tyre, so tread depth and sidewall integrity must be examined. Finally, a general survey of suspension bushes, coil springs and any signs of corrosion will confirm whether the low mileage has translated into a sound underlying structure.