2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · MF60 CEK

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving roadworthiness position as of its most recent MOT. The November 2025 test at 118,357 miles recorded zero defects, a clean pass that stands in stark contrast to the cluster of advisories logged in the preceding two years. This suggests a recent round of remedial work has addressed the suspension and tyre wear that had been accumulating. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, though the recurrence of certain faults prior to 2025 warrants closer inspection of the underlying components rather than assuming the issues are permanently fixed. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,400 miles per year over sixteen years is entirely typical for a small urban hatchback of this age. The record shows a steady progression from 93,050 miles in September 2021 to 118,357 miles in November 2025, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes that would indicate long-term standing or odometer discrepancies. The annual test intervals are consistent, and the mileages align logically with the dates, giving confidence that the service history reflects genuine, regular use rather than irregular or suspicious patterns. The recurring theme across the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests is corrosion affecting multiple coil springs. The Nearside Rear and Offside Rear springs were flagged in 2022, the Offside Front and Nearside Rear in 2023, and by 2024 all three positions plus the Offside Front shock absorber were showing reduced damping effect alongside continued spring corrosion. This pattern points to a systemic issue with corrosion protection rather than an isolated failure, and a prospective buyer should carefully inspect all four coil springs for section loss, cracking, or pitting, particularly at the lower mounting points where moisture accumulates. The front shock absorbers also showed reduced damping in 2024, so a bounce test and visual check for oil misting on the damper bodies are advisable. Tyre wear appearing repeatedly on the Offside Front and Offside Rear across 2023 and 2024 suggests possible alignment drift or suspension geometry issues that may have contributed to uneven tread wear. While the clean 2025 test implies the tyres were replaced, the buyer should verify the current tyre condition and request a four-wheel alignment check to rule out worn tracking components. The Offside Front and Offside Rear wear pattern, combined with the corroded springs, could indicate the nearside suspension has been carrying uneven loads or that anti-roll link bushes and track rod ends are fatigued. A thorough underbody inspection focusing on suspension mounting points, subframe condition, and any signs of fresh paint or underseal masking corrosion would be prudent before purchase.