2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · RO60 NBL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive ownership pattern rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 70,526 miles, it had failed that same day due to multiple critical safety defects, including fractured front coil springs and lighting failures. The transition from a clean pass in late 2024 to a significant failure in late 2025 suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced to by an MOT tester. At 70,526 miles, this sixteen-year-old Fiesta shows exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The data indicates a significant drop in usage between February 2023 and December 2024, where only 626 miles were covered over nearly twenty months. While low-mileage generally suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long periods of standing or minimal use often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as seat belts, seals, and tyres, which tend to dry out and perish over time. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and rubber components. The record consistently flags worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes, alongside the recently replaced coil springs identified in the 2025 failure. The frayed seat belt webbing and perishing tyres noted in 2023 indicate that the age of the materials is affecting them despite the low mileage. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak that has appeared in every test since 2023 should be monitored to ensure it remains a minor seepage rather than a developing gasket or seal failure. The recurring issues with discoloured indicators and defective reflectors suggest a lack of attention to basic vehicle upkeep. Given the failure for broken coil springs, a physical check of the front suspension-end assembly is necessary to ensure the repair was completed correctly and no further components are stressed. The vehicle appears to be a low-use example, but the history implies it is maintained only to the minimum legal standard to remain on the road.