2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · YA10 RVZ

The vehicle presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 April 2026 at 183,122 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, just over two months ago, indicates that the immediate mechanical and structural integrity is satisfactory. The maintenance trend over the past few years shows a clear improvement, moving from a period of multiple advisories and a failure in mid-2024 to consecutive passes with no flagged issues in 2024, 2025, and 2026. While the 2025 test still noted worn front tyres and slight play in the offside front suspension ball joint, these appear to have been addressed, as they did not reappear in the 2026 test. The trajectory suggests a more attentive maintenance regime in recent years. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2010 vehicle now at 183,122 miles, averaging roughly 11,445 miles per year. The record shows a notable gap between February 2023 at 154,300 miles and June 2024 at 168,673 miles, covering approximately 14,373 miles in sixteen months, which is slightly above the annual average. The subsequent intervals are more consistent: 8,358 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, and 6,091 miles between June 2025 and April 2026. The recent slowdown in mileage accumulation could indicate lighter use or a change in ownership pattern, but the data is clean with no anomalies suggesting tampering or long periods of inactivity. A buyer should still inspect several components in person based on the recurring fault patterns in the history. The suspension system has been a persistent concern, with advisories for corroded front and rear coil springs in February 2023 and slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint appearing in both 2023 and 2025. Although these did not recur in 2026, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for wear or corrosion is prudent. The braking system also drew attention in 2023 with front brake pads wearing thin, so checking the condition of the front brake discs and pads remains worthwhile. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme, with structural tears across all four tyres causing the June 2024 failure and worn edges flagged in 2025. Examining the current tyres for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and tread depth will confirm whether this issue has been permanently resolved or remains a habit. Finally, the minor oil leak noted in 2023, though described as not excessive, warrants a visual check of the engine and gearbox for any fresh seepage.