2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FD59 AYL

A 2010 Ford Fiesta carrying 124,595 miles presents an MOT history that is unusually clean, with four consecutive passes recorded between March 2022 and June 2025 and no advisories, failures, or defects of any kind documented across that window. While this pattern demonstrates that the vehicle has consistently met the statutory roadworthiness threshold on each presentation, an absence of recorded advisories on a car of this age and mileage is notable in itself. Many 15- to 16-year-old vehicles accumulate monitoring items such as minor corrosion, tyre wear close to the legal limit, or component deterioration flagged at the inspector's discretion, so a completely blank slate suggests either that any borderline wear was rectified immediately prior to test, or that the vehicle has been presented in genuinely tidy condition each year. The most recent pass on 18 June 2025, coming only twelve months after the prior pass, is consistent with a regular annual testing cycle and supports a picture of continuous road use rather than episodic presentation. The recorded mileage of 124,595 miles spread across sixteen years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,787 miles, which sits comfortably within the normal usage band for a car of this type and age in the UK. The MOT testing dates from 2 March 2022 through to 18 June 2025 are tightly spaced at approximately twelve to fifteen month intervals, with no multi-year gaps that would indicate a prolonged period off the road. Annual odometer readings are not visible in the supplied data, so it is not possible to verify whether mileage has accumulated steadily year-on-year or whether there have been quieter periods followed by heavier use, but the regularity of testing combined with the average rate of accumulation is unremarkable and gives no immediate cause for concern regarding clocked mileage or extended lay-up. For a prospective buyer, the lack of documented advisories means there is no component-specific defect history to target a pre-purchase inspection around, but the age and mileage of the car nevertheless warrant a focused physical assessment. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts, all of which are common wear items on a Fiesta that has covered this kind of distance. Pay particular attention to steering precision: any vagueness, knocking through the column, or knocking from the front wheels when turning at low speed should prompt an inspection of the track rod ends, which are a known service item. The clutch pedal should be tested on a hill, and the gearbox checked for synchro wear on second and third gear, as manual gearboxes on high-mileage Fiestas can develop baulk-ring wear. Additionally, examine the engine bay for signs of oil misting around the cam cover gasket and for any residue suggesting a coolant leak from the thermostat housing or water pump area, as the 1.25 and 1.4 Duratec engines fitted to this generation commonly seep at these joints at higher mileages. Externally, a close inspection underneath the vehicle is strongly advised given the corrosion vulnerability of the Mk6 and Mk7 Fiesta, particularly around the rear wheel arches, the fuel filler neck, the spare wheel well, and the front subframe mounting points. The test history reveals no advisories relating to corrosion, brake pipe condition, or undertray security, but this does not preclude the development of surface rust between MOTs, especially in a car that has spent sixteen winters on UK roads. On the road, check for any pulling under braking, which would suggest a binding caliper or a warped front brake disc, and inspect the discs visually for a lipped outer edge indicating wear close to the service limit. The tyres should be examined for even shoulder wear across both axles, as uneven wear can point to worn suspension geometry components or tracking issues. Finally, verify the operation of all cooling system functions, including the heater, as cooling system neglect is a common cause of Duratec head gasket failure on these vehicles, and although the MOT does not cover the cooling system beyond the visible header tank, a functioning heater matrix that delivers consistent hot air is a useful indirect indicator of overall cooling system health.