2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA59 MEV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate rectification following failures. The most recent test on 16 May 2023 at 106,402 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior at 106,401 miles. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified issues immediately to ensure the car remained roadlegal. Since the last recorded test occurred over three years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for its MOT, which necessitates an immediate inspection to verify the current state of its mechanical components. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use vehicle for its age, averaging approximately 6,650 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 6,000 miles between the October 2019 test (94,401 miles) and November 2021 test (100,455 miles), followed by another 6,000-mile interval between May 2021 and May 2023. This steady, low accumulation suggests the car was used regularly which generally prevents the degradation of rubber components and engine seals associated with long periods of standing, though the age of the vehicle makes age-related corrosion a primary concern. Because the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical faults beyond immediate failures, a buyer must focus the physical inspection on common failure points for this generation of Fiesta. Particular attention is required regarding the sills, wheel arches, and subframe where structural rust often develops over sixteen years. Given the three-year lapse since the last record, the tester should check for brake fluid degradation, perished tyres, and worn suspension bushes that may have begun to perish or tear despite the relatively low mileage.