2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · VX10 OCD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 133,786 miles passed without defects, this followed a failure just six days prior. That failure identified critical safety issues including a failing steering rack, a worn front suspension ball joint, and an insecure exhaust system. The trend suggests the owner only addresses significant mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT pass rather than replacing components in advance. At 16 years old, the recorded 133,786 miles represent an average of approximately 8,362 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a small hatchback. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 18,800 miles covered between June 2023 and May 2025. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related wear on steering and suspension components, as evidenced by the multiple failures related to the rack and ball joints during the recent testing period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and suspension geometry. The steering rack flagged for excessive free play in both 2024 and 2025 is a high-cost component that may have been replaced or repaired. You should also inspect the rear coil springs for corrosion, as the 2024 record noted significant rust on both sides, which often leads to structural failure. The history of inner-edge wear on the front tyres in 2024 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to avoid further premature tyre degradation.