2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SL10 VCP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 115,249 miles was a pass with only a minor heat shield defect, it failed just nine miles prior. This failure was due to a major exhaust leak at the front flexi-pipe and a failure to complete emissions testing, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than maintaining the exhaust system between tests. At 115,249 miles, this 16-year-old Fiesta averages approximately 7,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2025, and another 10,000 miles in the year between 2022 and 2023. This consistent use explains the progressive wear seen on rubber-based components and suspension elements that have appeared repeatedly in the advisories. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and exhaust systems, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joints and bushes. The tester flagged play in the anti-roll bar linkage and lower arm ball joints across 2023 and 2024, while axle swivel bushes showed signs of wear in 2023. The history of perished tyres and uneven wear in 2023 and 2024 indicates that the vehicle may sit for long periods or suffer from poor alignment settings. Particular attention should be paid to the front exhaust flexi-pipe to ensure the repair following the 2025 failure was thorough and not merely a temporary fix.