2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · FH10 SHV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on July 2, 2025, at 142,010 miles. The maintenance history indicates a stable trend, although the record reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failure followed by rapid rectification. In both May 2024 and June 2025, the vehicle failed the test only to pass a single day later. This suggests that the previous owner was proactive in addressing specific faults only when prompted by an official failure, rather than performing preventative mechanical maintenance. At 16 years old, the 2010 Fiesta has averaged approximately 8,876 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small city car of this era. The data shows consistent use over time, with 1,559 miles recorded between March 2023 and May 2024, and another 2,708 miles between May 2024 and June 2025. The rapid accumulation of mileage in the most recent twelve-month period suggests a recent increase in daily use or perhaps a rush to get the vehicle roadworthy legal before a sale. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as these are common points of failure on high-mileage Fiestas. While the MOT shows no defects, the history of immediate failures implies that components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines may be neglected until failure. Given the age and mileage, close attention must be paid to structural corrosion along the sills and rear wheel arches to ensure the chassis integrity is not compromised despite the clean recent test results.