2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WG60 FGK

The 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 December 2024 at 41,896 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a pattern of consistent passes stretching back to November 2021, with no advisories or failures noted across the entire available history. The vehicle has clearly been maintained to a standard that meets or exceeds the MOT threshold at every test point, and the absence of recurring faults suggests no underlying mechanical or structural deterioration has taken hold. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 2,618 miles per year over sixteen years, this Fiesta has covered less than half the national average annual distance. The progression from 29,651 miles in November 2021 to 41,896 miles in December 2024 shows a modest acceleration to around 4,000 miles per year in the most recent period, but the overall figure remains exceptionally low. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the mileage accumulation appears genuine and consistent with a lightly used urban or short-trip vehicle. Low mileage does not eliminate the need for a thorough physical inspection. A car covering fewer than 3,000 miles annually is prone to specific issues that MOT tests do not always expose. Short trips prevent the engine and exhaust from reaching full operating temperature regularly, which accelerates oil contamination and condensation-related corrosion within the exhaust system and engine internals. Tyres may show adequate tread yet suffer from sidewall perishing and age-related cracking given the vehicle's sixteen-year age. Brake discs and pads can develop surface corrosion from prolonged standing, leading to juddering or reduced braking efficiency despite passing the roller test. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers may have deteriorated through age and ozone exposure rather than mileage, so a bounce test and close visual check of rubber components are essential. The MOT record is reassuring but limited in scope. It confirms the vehicle met minimum safety standards at static test points, yet it cannot account for how the car behaves under real-world loads, at motorway speeds, or over broken road surfaces. A prospective buyer should commission an independent inspection focusing on the condition of the underside for structural corrosion, the operation of the handbrake on a gradient, the smoothness of the clutch and gearbox, and the cold-start behaviour of the engine. The clean MOT history supports confidence in the car's upkeep, but the low-mileage, high-age profile demands scrutiny of deterioration that time alone causes.