2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FD10 ADV

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows signs of recent deterioration despite a passing result in the May 2026 test at 88,322 miles. While the car passed, the tester identified corrosion on both the nearside and offside front brake pipes, which were also covered in grease or other material. This suggests a potential attempt to mask surface rust or an ongoing issue with fluid protection. The presence of a loose central rear heatshield indicates minor mechanical loosening, but the brake pipe corrosion represents a more significant maintenance concern that requires close monitoring. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2010 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,520 miles per year. The record shows consistent, gradual accumulation, though a significant jump occurred between July 2023 at 78,448 miles and March 2025 at 82,536 miles. This indicates the vehicle may have spent periods stationary, which often correlates with the rubber degradation seen in the March 2025 failure where the offside rear tyre was noted as perishing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and steering components. The March 2025 failure revealed significant issues, including excessive play in the steering rack and both steering linkage ball joints, alongside a deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. Although these were rectified for the April 2025 pass, the recurrence of steering and suspension play in the July 2023 test suggests a pattern of wear in the front-end geometry. The history also highlights a tendency toward neglected consumables. Multiple failures involving tyre structural damage, tearing, and perishing between 2019 and 2025 suggest that previous owners occasionally deferred tyre replacements. Given the recent brake pipe corrosion and the history of steering linkage play, a pre-purchase inspection should focus heavily on the integrity of the underside, specifically checking for further corrosion on hydraulic lines and the condition of all suspension bushings and ball joints.