2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FL10 VHH

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 29 January 2026 at 125,210 miles resulting in a pass. The only defect recorded was an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp, a minor electrical issue that does not affect the vehicle's structural integrity or mechanical safety. The preceding test in February 2025 at 121,261 miles was entirely clean, indicating that the car has been kept in generally sound order over the last two years. The overall pattern suggests a vehicle that has not developed any serious recurring faults recently, though the historical record does reveal some age-related wear that warrants closer inspection. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,826 miles per year is typical for a 16-year-old supermini, and the annual test intervals show consistent use rather than prolonged standing. Between the January 2024 test at 111,411 miles and the February 2025 test at 121,261 miles, the car covered approximately 9,850 miles in just over twelve months, which is slightly above the long-term average but not excessive. The gap between the February 2023 test at 103,460 miles and the January 2024 test at 111,411 miles shows a similar pattern of steady, unremarkable usage. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or unusually long gaps that would suggest the car has been sitting unused or that the odometer reading is unreliable. A buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension and drivetrain components. In the January 2024 test at 111,411 miles, the tester flagged worn nearside and offside rear sub-frame pins or bushes, along with a severely deteriorated nearside front outer constant velocity boot. These are not trivial items. Worn sub-frame bushes can lead to vague steering and uneven tyre wear, while a split CV boot allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter the joint, which can result in costly drive shaft replacement if left unattended. The fact that these did not reappear in the 2025 or 2026 tests suggests they may have been addressed, but a physical inspection underneath is essential to confirm repairs and check for any fresh deterioration. The February 2022 test at 95,396 miles recorded a front oil leak and a corroded exhaust back box, both of which are common on ageing Fiestas. The oil leak was noted as not excessive at the time, but a buyer should examine the engine and gearbox area for any fresh seepage, particularly around the cam cover gasket and oil seals. The corroded back box may well have been replaced since, yet the exhaust system should still be checked for rust, especially at joints and mounting points. The January 2024 advisory on the offside front tyre wearing on its edge points to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues, so a tyre wear pattern check and a four-wheel alignment assessment would be prudent before purchase.