2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EY60 NWF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear in recent years. The most recent test in October 2025 at 88,296 miles passed with an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edge. This follows a more significant entry in November 2024 where the tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and a nail in the nearside front tyre. While these issues were addressed, they indicate that the steering and suspension components are beginning to degrade due to age. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a distinct increase in usage between November 2023 and October 2025, where the car covered over 30,000 miles in under twenty months. Prior to this, the vehicle saw much lower annual usage, often recording fewer than 5,000 miles between tests. This pattern of low use followed by a period of high mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake seals, despite the low total onometer reading. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the record shows recurring issues with uneven tyre wear dating back to 2014 and appearing again in 2025. The steering rack inner joint failure in 2024 suggests that the front-end geometry requires close monitoring for further play or premature tyre scrubbing. Additionally, the 2018 failure for fluctuating brake discs and thin pads indicates that the braking system has been prone to uneven wear. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting is also essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying rust.