2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · OU10 XSA

A clean and consistent MOT history defines this 2010 Ford Fiesta, with every recorded test at this mileage returning a pass and no advisories or defects logged against the vehicle. The most recent examination on 26 February 2026 produced a pass with no defects recorded, continuing the unbroken run of clean results stretching back through the 2025, 2024 and 2023 tests. The only anomaly in the file is a fail recorded on 3 February 2025 which carried no defect entries, followed immediately by a pass the next day, suggesting an administrative or retest event rather than any genuine mechanical concern. Across five tests there is no pattern of brake, suspension, exhaust or corrosion issues, which for a sixteen year old vehicle is a notably tidy structural and safety record. With 41,905 miles recorded over approximately sixteen years, this Fiesta has covered only around 2,600 miles annually, placing it firmly in low mileage territory for its age. Such restrained usage tends to limit wear on high cycle components like the clutch, brake friction material and drivetrain internals, but it does raise the familiar concern of components that degrade through age rather than use. Rubber suspension bushes, coolant hoses, drive belts and interior trim fittings on a low mileage car of this vintage are often more degraded than the odometer would suggest, simply because prolonged standing allows seals to dry out and elastomers to harden. The absence of any recorded testing gaps from 2023 through 2026 indicates the car has been in regular use during recent years, which is positive, although the broader sixteen year ownership cycle implies there may have been quieter periods earlier in its life that are not reflected in the MOT cadence. Buyers should be cautious not to equate low mileage directly with mechanical youth on a vehicle of this age. For a pre-purchase inspection, focus on the areas that commonly affect a Fiesta of this generation despite an unblemished test file. Check the front suspension thoroughly, particularly the lower wishbone bushes and the rear axle beam mounting bushes, as these are known to perish with age on Mk6 and Mk7 Fiestas and can produce clonking noises over speed humps and uneven roads. Inspect the rear brake drums or discs for any binding or uneven wear, as light use combined with age often leads to seized caliper slides or pitted rear friction surfaces. On a road test listen for any knocking from the front strut tops over undulating surfaces, and feel for vagueness or pull in the steering which could indicate worn rack ends or top mounts. Examine the underside, including the rear axle, subframe and brake pipes, for any surface corrosion that may not yet have reached the threshold for an advisory but could be advancing, particularly given the car's age. Finally, check for oil misting around the cam cover and inspect the coolant hoses for any signs of brittleness or weeping, as age related sealing failures are more probable than wear related ones on a low mileage example of this vintage.