2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · KP10 HRX

This 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and recently improving roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 April 2026 at 113,533 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, marking a clean bill of health. This is a significant turnaround from the preceding years, where a litany of suspension and steering advisories were consistently flagged. The absence of any new or recurring defects in the latest test strongly suggests that the previous owner addressed the accumulated wear, indicating a resolving maintenance trend rather than a worsening one. The vehicle's mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a 16-year-old supermini. Accumulating 113,533 miles over its lifespan equates to roughly 7,096 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical annual usage. The MOT records show a steady progression, with the car covering approximately 3,000 to 5,000 miles annually between tests. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest the vehicle was left standing for extended periods, which can cause its own issues like flat-spotted tyres or seized brakes. The data is clean and continuous, painting a picture of regular, daily use. Despite the clean recent test, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's underpinnings. The history reveals a recurring theme of suspension component degradation. Between 2022 and 2025, testers repeatedly flagged worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes, split rear subframe bushes, and corroded coil springs on multiple occasions. While these appear to have been rectified for the April 2026 test, the sheer frequency of these advisories over a four-year window points to a car that may have led a hard life on rough roads. A close visual check for fresh paint or grease on suspension joints, along with a bounce test, would confirm the quality of any repairs. The steering and chassis components also demand attention. The 2025 test noted slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, and the 2022 test flagged a worn and rattling steering column universal joint. These are critical safety items that can cause vague steering or, in a worst-case scenario, a loss of control. A buyer should have the car raised on a lift to check for play in the steering rack and column. Furthermore, the persistent advisories regarding child seats blocking adult seatbelt inspections suggest the rear belts may not have been visually verified in years; a manual pull and lock test of all belts is essential to ensure they retract and latch correctly.