2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · WP60 ADV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 July 2026 at 51,383 miles. However, the maintenance trend is worsening. While the car passed, the tester flagged a corroded offside front coil spring, a distorted offside front road wheel, and a perished nearside rear tyre. These advisories suggest a decline in the condition of the chassis and running gear, moving from minor cosmetic or consumable issues in previous years to structural corrosion and wheel damage. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 16 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,211 miles per year. The record shows a steady but minimal increase in distance, growing from 23,666 miles in December 2014 to 51,383 miles in July 2026. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components through age rather than wear, which is evident in the recurring mentions of perished tyres and distorted wheel rims over the last decade. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension and wheels. The recent flags for a corroded coil spring and a distorted road wheel, combined with a similar distorted bead rim noted as far back as January 2017 and December 2014, suggest a history of impact or long-term exposure to moisture. The recurring issue of tyres wearing on the edges or perishing, specifically noted in January 2020, August 2022, and July 2026, indicates poor tyre maintenance or potential alignment problems. The exhaust system also warrants scrutiny. The vehicle failed in January 2020 due to a major exhaust leak and lambda reading failures, following a minor leak flagged in January 2019. While these were resolved to pass the test, the combination of low mileage and recent corrosion advisories suggests the car may have spent significant time stationary in a damp environment. Check for further underbody corrosion beyond the flagged coil spring.