2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · YC10 FOK

Recurring suspension and steering component failures define the mechanical history of this vehicle, with a trend of deterioration across both the front and rear axles. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection on 2026-07-17, this followed a failure requiring the replacement of both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints. This pattern of wear is compounded by a current advisory for a corroded offside front coil spring and previous failures regarding rear axle swivel pins and bushes, indicating a susceptibility to component degradation. The recorded mileage of 43,143 miles over sixteen years represents a low annual average of approximately 2,696 miles. Such a usage profile often results in the degradation of rubber and metal components through age and environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear from distance. This is evidenced in the records by multiple advisories for perishing tyres and corrosion on the nearside front brake pipes, which are common symptoms of a vehicle that has undergone long periods of inactivity. Attention should be directed toward the steering and braking systems during a physical inspection. Although the ball joints were recently addressed, the 2024 record flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joint, which warrants a check for any vague steering response or clicking sounds when turning the wheel at low speeds. The history of corroded brake pipes and pitted front brake discs suggests a need to inspect the underbody for further oxidation and to feel for any judder or pulsation through the brake pedal during deceleration. A test drive should specifically focus on the suspension response to uneven surfaces. Listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps, which could indicate that the recently replaced ball joints or the corroded offside front coil spring are affecting ride quality. Additionally, the previous failure of the rear axle swivel pins and bushes suggests the rear end should be monitored for any unusual drifting or instability when cornering.