2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SP60 SSK

The defining mechanical story for this 2010 Ford Fiesta is one of progressive underbody wear, with advisories clustering around corrosion, suspension components, and brake hardware. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, but it carried five advisories including inner-edge tyre wear on both front wheels, a corroded offside rear coil spring, and corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames that is not yet significantly affecting structural rigidity. Looking back through the record, the 2024 test flagged slight wear in both rear axle swivel pins and bushes, plus surface corrosion on both rear brake cylinders, while the 2022 test recorded slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and split rear axle bushes on both sides. Two failures also appear in the record: one in September 2021 for a failed offside headlamp, non-functional nearside stop lamp, a major rear exhaust leak at the silencer, lambda reading outside limits, and a dangerous nearside rear tyre bulge caused by structural separation, and another in September 2022 for a major front exhaust leak that prevented an emissions test from being completed. The overall trend suggests a vehicle that is still passing but is steadily accumulating wear items consistent with a chassis now approaching sixteen years of service. Against an age of roughly sixteen years, the recorded mileage of 58,941 miles equates to an average accumulation of around 3,684 miles per year, which is low for the vehicle's age bracket. This modest annual figure suggests either extended periods of light use, considerable standing time between trips, or a combination of both. The MOT history itself shows a notable gap between August 2019 and September 2021, with no recorded test in 2020, which is consistent with low usage or potentially extended off-road status during that period. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature typically reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and engine internals, but it can accelerate deterioration of rubber and polymer components, brake discs through corrosion, underbody protection, and flat spots or sidewall degradation on tyres that sit stationary for prolonged periods. For a prospective buyer, the underbody corrosion items deserve close physical inspection, as the sub-frame advisories recorded in 2025 and the corroded brake cylinders from 2024 are the kind of findings that progress over time. On a ramp or with the wheels removed, examine the front and rear sub-frames, axle beams, and rear brake cylinders for any advancement of surface rust into pitting or flaking that could compromise structural rigidity at the next test. Pay particular attention to the rear coil springs for cracking or fracture at the lower coils, listen for any knocking or clonking from the rear suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces to detect the worn swivel pins and split bushes that have appeared across multiple tests, and check the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint for excessive play by rocking the wheel at twelve and six o'clock. The 2022 advisories noted front tyres worn on the inner edge, and the 2025 test recorded the same inner-edge wear pattern still present, which suggests a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue; have the tracking checked and inspect the front tyres for uneven inner shoulder wear before purchase. The exhaust and emissions failures from 2021 and 2022 are also worth verifying have been fully resolved. On the test drive, listen for any ticking, blowing, or resonance from beneath the car at idle and on the overrun, particularly around the front pipe and rear silencer area, and check for soot deposits around joint flanges. The 2021 failure for lambda readings outside limits could point to a failing sensor or catalytic converter inefficiency, so monitor any illuminated engine management lamp and consider a live data scan to confirm closed-loop fuelling and oxygen sensor response. The dangerous tyre failure recorded in 2021 has clearly been addressed, but given the recurring inner-edge tyre wear, insist on seeing matching, good-condition tyres with adequate tread depth across the full width of the tread, and verify the spare wheel and tool kit are present and serviceable.