2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NJ10 GOH

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 1 June 2022 recording a straight pass at 80,310 miles and zero defects flagged. That test sits over four years old as of today's date, meaning the car has not been presented for a valid retest since mid-2022. The vehicle has therefore been operating without a current MOT certificate for a significant period, which is a legal compliance concern and a practical red flag for a prospective buyer. The broader trend across the full record is consistently clean, with every listed test from 2018 onward passing without advisories or failures, suggesting a reliable baseline of mechanical upkeep during the period the car was actively tested. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between the June 2021 test at 69,077 miles and the June 2022 test at 80,310 miles, the car covered 11,233 miles in roughly twelve months, a sharp jump compared to the 8,280 miles accumulated in the prior twelve months between 2020 and 2021. Before that, the car had been averaging around 5,000 miles per year since at least 2018. The spike in 2021–2022 could reflect a change in ownership or usage pattern, but the odometer then appears to have stopped recording entirely, with the 80,310 figure repeated on both the failed and passed tests on consecutive days in May–June 2022 and no subsequent entries. A vehicle sitting unused for four years raises its own set of concerns, from deteriorated rubber components to fuel system stagnation. A buyer should treat the clean MOT history as encouraging but not conclusive. The absence of any recorded defects across multiple tests suggests the suspension, braking system, and structural integrity were sound through mid-2022. However, a car stationary for four or more years will have aged in ways an MOT cannot capture. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and date codes regardless of remaining tread depth. Check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and seizure, as standing vehicles commonly develop binding handbrake mechanisms and pitted disc faces. Examine the underside for advancing corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust mounting brackets, particularly if the car has been stored outdoors or on damp ground. Pay close attention to the condition of rubber bushes, ball joints, and gaiters, which perish with time rather than mileage. Drain and inspect the coolant and brake fluid for contamination and moisture absorption, as hygroscopic fluids degrade during prolonged inactivity. Run the engine cold and listen for timing chain rattle, a known concern on Ford Duratec units of this era. The clean paper record supports a mechanically sound vehicle through 2022, but the extended gap since then demands a thorough independent inspection before any purchase commitment.