2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · RO60 RBF

The most recent DVSA examination on 17 April 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this continues a broadly stable pattern of roadworthiness compliance. Since 2022 the vehicle has passed every annual test without recorded advisories, which suggests that any wear items identified in earlier years have been attended to in a timely manner. The single advisory issued at the 2024 test relating to front brake pad wear has not reappeared, indicating those pads were either replaced or remain within legal and serviceable limits. Overall the maintenance trajectory reads as stable and well-managed, with no escalating or recurring failure patterns emerging from the recent history. With 123,120 miles accumulated over sixteen years, this Fiesta averages approximately 7,695 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of its age and class. The mileage progression across the MOT history is steady rather than erratic, with no evidence of significant standing periods or sudden accumulations that would point to unusual use such as towing or commercial duty. At this combined age and annual figure, the mechanical expectations are well understood: consumables such as brake friction material, tyres, and exhaust mounting rubbers will have been replaced multiple times, while higher-mileage wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, dampers, clutch friction plate, and dual-mass flywheel components warrant close physical attention. There are a few recurring themes in the advisory history that a prospective buyer should investigate in person. The earlier records flag repeated tyre concerns, including a dangerous front tyre with ply or cords exposed in 2021, sidewall cuts on the nearside front and rear tyres, perishing on the offside rear, and edge wear on the offside rear. Tyre sidewall cracking and perishing are strongly age-related even where tread depth is adequate, so all four tyres should be closely inspected for hairline cracks in the sidewall rubber, bulges, or uneven shoulder wear that could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues. The 2024 advisory for thinning front brake pads is a routine consumable item, but at 123,120 miles the buyer should also assess brake disc condition: measure remaining metal above the minimum thickness specification, check disc faces for lipping or corrosion, and verify that the calipers are not binding by confirming the vehicle rolls freely when released on level ground and that there is no pulling under braking. A test drive should include firm pedal application from speed to detect any brake shudder, pulsation through the pedal, or uneven stopping effort, all of which would indicate disc warping or caliper issues. On the suspension side, listen for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts, and check for any fluid seepage from the front dampers. Beyond the recorded advisories, age-related inspection points should not be overlooked. The 2020 test noted an insecure rear exhaust heat shield, which is common on higher-mileage Fiestas and may recur if fixings have corroded; listen for metallic rattling on start-up and at low engine speeds. Verify that the 12V battery is recent, as battery life rarely exceeds five to seven years and a failing battery can mask alternator or parasitic drain issues. Check fluid condition by date rather than just by appearance: engine oil and filter should have been changed within the last twelve months or 12,000 miles, coolant should be renewed on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be replaced at least every two years. Inspect the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear axle beam, suspension mounting points, and sills, as road salt exposure over sixteen winters can initiate structural rust even where MOT testers have not yet flagged it. Finally, confirm a continuous service history with stamped or digital records, as regular oil changes are arguably more important to the long-term health of this engine than any single MOT result.