2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FP10 ADV

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent history of passing tests after addressing specific failures. The most recent recorded MOT in September 2022 at 94,227 miles shows a clean pass with no defects, following a failure just one day prior in August 2022. That failure involved a non-functional nearside rear position lamp, a nearside stop lamp, and a structural bulge in the offside front tyre. While the most recent result suggests the car was brought up to standard, the history of lighting and tyre issues indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2010 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,889 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, particularly between October 2016 at 84,167 miles and November 2015 at 73,999 miles, and again between 2016 and 2017. Such low annual usage can lead to component degradation from sitting, such as perished rubber seals or seized brake components, despite the lower mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain. The lack of any MOT data after September 2022 is a concern, as the vehicle is currently nearly four years overdue for its next inspection. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows recurring issues with brake performance, including insufficient pedal travel in August 2020 and imbalanced rear brakes in November 2014. Previous testers also flagged corroded coil springs and exhaust corrosion in October 2016. Given the vehicle's age and the tendency for low-mileage cars to suffer from moisture-induced corrosion, a close examination of the underside for structural rust and the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary. The history of tyre failures, specifically structural bulges in 2017 and 2022, suggests that consumable items have been neglected until they reached a point of failure. You must verify the current age and condition of all tyres, checking for sidewall cracking or uneven wear. Additionally, the repeated mentions of damaged seat belts between 2014 and 2016 indicate interior wear that should be checked for compliance. The overall mechanical integrity appears stable for a car of this age, provided the recent repairs were completed to a high standard.