2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SV60 AFJ

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 15 August 2023 at 126,430 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle passed without defects in that August 2023 test, though it had failed two days earlier on 13 August 2023 at 126,417 miles with no defects formally recorded, a pattern repeated in 2022 when a failure on 08 August at 116,025 miles preceded a pass on 10 August at 116,027 miles with no advisories logged. Such back-to-back fail-pass pairs with zero recorded faults suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decline. The odometer shows 126,430 miles against a 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,900 miles per year and sitting within typical usage for a supermini of this age. Mileage advanced from 104,478 at the September 2021 test to 116,027 by August 2022, then to 126,430 by August 2023, reflecting steady annual accumulation near 10,000 to 11,000 miles in the later period. The DVSA data is sparse, with only three pass results and two associated failures across two years, and no advisories or defect lines ever entered, which limits insight into wear on consumables and structural items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as the clean MOT ledger does not evidence these components were assessed beyond minimum pass criteria. The repeated no-defect failures imply the car may have been presented without full preparation or that clerical errors obscure real condition, so verify the V5C and test certificates against the DVLA record. Prior owners kept the Fiesta to a standard sufficient for repeated certification, yet the absence of any advisory history on a 126,000-mile vehicle warrants scrutiny of underside corrosion and exhaust emissions at point of sale.