2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · WV10 PFY

Based on the DVSA MOT records, this 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture with a stable but ageing suspension and steering condition. The most recent test on 13 April 2026 at 151,746 miles resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged four advisories. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and both Nearside and Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes are worn. A single registration plate lamp was also inoperative. These are not immediate failures, but they confirm the chassis components are now operating with measurable free play typical of a high-mileage small car. The trend is not worsening rapidly, but it is not resolving either. The vehicle is being kept on the road with minor defects accumulating rather than being rectified proactively. The mileage record shows a notable anomaly that a buyer must investigate. Between the April 2024 test at 213,423 miles and the April 2025 test at 141,829 miles, the recorded mileage appears to have dropped by over 71,000 miles. This is physically impossible and strongly suggests a clocking error, a replacement unit not recorded correctly, or a data entry mistake on the V5C. Prior to that gap, the vehicle recorded 198,228 miles in April 2023, which would imply a genuine annual mileage of roughly 9,500 miles, consistent with the vehicle's age. The current reading of 151,746 miles is therefore unreliable without verifying the true mileage through service invoices, old MOT certificates, or a HPI check. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering joints. The April 2023 failure at 198,224 miles flagged excessive play in both Nearside and Offside Track rod end ball joints, along with perished tyres and worn wiper blades. The April 2026 advisory for slight play in the Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint suggests the front end has not been fully refreshed since that failure. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and any play in the track rod ends by lifting the front axle. The rear trailing arm bushes flagged in 2026 and the rear axle swivel pin bush wear noted in 2025 indicate the rear suspension is also tired. Inspect for perished rubber and movement in the rear beam bushes. The braking system shows moderate wear rather than neglect. In April 2024 at 213,423 miles, both front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. This is a consumable wear item on a car of this age and mileage, and no further brake defects appear in the 2025 or 2026 records, suggesting the discs and pads were replaced. The recurring tyre advisories across multiple years, including perishing and edge wear, point to a previous owner who deferred basic consumable replacement. A buyer should check the date codes and condition of all four tyres and the spare, and verify the true mileage before committing to purchase.