2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FL10 UGN

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its mechanical integrity and suspension-related components. While the car passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 255,332 miles, this followed a significant failure just two miles prior. That failure revealed a cascade of safety-critical issues, including an inoperative parking brake, low efficiency, and multiple suspension defects. Although the owner addressed the immediate failures to secure a pass, the presence of recurring wear across multiple systems suggests a vehicle that is reaching a stage of accelerated component fatigue. At 255,332 miles over 16 years, this Fiesta has covered an exceptionally high average of approximately 16,000 miles per year. The data between September 2023 and September 2025 shows the vehicle covering over 33,000 miles in two years, indicating heavy annual usage. Such high mileage levels place extreme stress on the drivetrain and chassis components. The record of an oil leak in September 2024 at 231,936 miles suggests that engine seals are beginning to degrade, consistent with the high-mileage profile. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking assembly. The 2025 record flagged wear in the axle swivel pins and bushes on both sides, alongside play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. These issues directly affect handling stability and tyre wear. The binding nearside rear service brake indicates a potentially seized caliper or worn slider pins that requires immediate attention. Furthermore, the distorted road wheels and uneven inner-edge wear on the nearside rear tyre suggest significant alignment issues or impact damage that will continue to cause premature tyre failure if not rectified.