2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · YA10 KZN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural integrity and suspension. While it passed its latest test in May 2026 at 167,232 miles, this followed a failure due to a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a faulty fog lamp. The presence of repairs to the rear suspension component mounting covered in underseal indicates that the vehicle has previously suffered from significant corrosion, which remains a point of concern despite the most recent pass result. At 167,232 miles over 16 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 10,450 miles per annum. This aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small car. The record shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 3,300 miles covered between December 2023 and January 2025, and another 1,866 miles in the seventeen months leading up to the May 2026 test. This consistent use suggests regular operation, which explains the progressive wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the outer sills and rear mounting points. The 2025 failure noted excessive corrosion significantly reducing structural strength in the outer sill, and the 2026 advisory confirms these areas were masked with underseal. It is vital to scrape away any protective coating to ensure active rust is not progressing beneath. Additionally, the front suspension arm ball joints should be checked for further play, as they have been flagged in the two most recent tests. The nearside front brake fluctuation noted in early 2025 also warrants a check for warped brake discs or a sticking caliper.