2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LO59 YLS

The most recent MOT test on 2025-09-11 at 87,085 miles shows a vehicle with a stable but deteriorating mechanical baseline, passing only after rectifying immediate failures. The maintenance trend is worsening regarding structural integrity, specifically around the offside front suspension. The tester flagged slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a severely deteriorated dust cover in the September 2025 test. Replacing the stop lamp bulbs resolved the initial failure, yet the suspension wear indicates an ongoing issue demanding prompt component replacement. This pattern of wear points to deferred mechanical upkeep, where lighting issues are patched, but suspension degradation persists. Covering roughly 5,443 miles per year over its 16-year lifespan, this Fiesta has seen exceptionally light use. The mileage accumulation between tests reveals a distinct gap. Between September 2023 at 69,647 miles and September 2024 at 79,362 miles, the vehicle covered 9,715 miles. However, from September 2024 to September 2025, it traveled merely 7,723 miles. Such low annual mileage implies extended periods of standing, which typically causes flat-spotted tyres and corroded brake discs; the 2023 advisory for a slightly damaged nearside front tyre confirms the consumables suffered from this lack of use. A physical inspection must prioritize the offside front suspension and structural corrosion. The tester flagged the offside rear coil spring for corrosion in September 2024, and the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover was severely deteriorated by September 2025. Buyers must examine the offside front suspension arm ball joint for excessive play and inspect the coil springs for progressive corrosion, as rust compromises structural integrity. Inspect the brake discs and calipers, as low mileage and standing periods frequently cause surface rust and binding calipers. Verify the nearside front tyre, flagged in 2023 for damage and deformation, retains its structural soundness, and assess the undercarriage for the oil leak noted in September 2023.