2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FJ59 XGS

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable mechanical condition, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 20 September 2024 at 192,446 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent, showing no recurring faults or advisories across the documented history. The anomaly of a failed test on 19 September 2024 followed by a pass the next day at the identical mileage suggests an administrative error or an immediate rectification of a minor issue, though the official record lists no defects for either test. Overall, the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards without any flagged systemic failures. The mileage accumulation reveals a period of intensive use followed by a complete standstill. Between the August 2022 test at 169,133 miles and the September 2023 test at 183,840 miles, the Fiesta covered nearly 15,000 miles in thirteen months, confirming high annualized usage. However, the mileage plateaued at 192,446 miles following the September 2024 test, meaning the vehicle has covered zero miles in almost two years as of July 2026. Such prolonged inactivity poses distinct risks, including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded fluids, which MOT inspections do not always capture. The MOT history lacks flagged faults, meaning the evaluation relies entirely on the implications of the vehicle's age and mileage. Buyers must examine the structural integrity of the underbody, specifically the sills, rear arches, and subframe, for corrosion exacerbated by road salt and prolonged standing. Suspension bushes and coil springs frequently deteriorate on high-mileage Fiestas, requiring checks for cracking or sagging. The braking system warrants close scrutiny; discs will likely exhibit surface rust from standing, and calipers may bind if the handbrake mechanism has seized. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and flat-spotting, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth.