2010 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YG60 VLA

This 2010 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 16 June 2025 at 63,633 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The vehicle has effectively resolved a cluster of minor issues flagged in mid-2023, when both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and the offside rear tyre showed cracking and perishing. The absence of any new advisories or failures in the 2025 test suggests the previous owner addressed these consumable items promptly. The record indicates a pattern of responsible upkeep rather than neglect, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the five-year span. The mileage profile tells a story of exceptionally light use for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 3,977 miles per year, the Fiesta has covered just 63,633 miles over sixteen years. The annual tests between 2022 and 2025 show a gradual acceleration in usage, jumping from 9,375 miles between the 2020 and 2022 tests to 11,923 miles between 2024 and 2025. This recent uptick in mileage is worth noting, as it may signal a change in ownership or usage pattern. The gap between the September 2020 test at 38,570 miles and the June 2022 test at 41,822 miles covers nearly two full years, suggesting the car may have stood idle for extended periods. Prolonged sitting can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes, so a buyer should verify these components despite the clean recent record. The 2020 test raised a structural concern that warrants close attention. Both rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion, and the offside front inner track rod exhibited slight play. Coil spring corrosion is a serious matter on any vehicle, as a weakened spring can fracture under load, compromising suspension geometry and structural integrity. The fact that these items did not reappear as defects in subsequent tests is encouraging, but it does not guarantee the underlying corrosion was fully remediated rather than merely cosmetically treated. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the rear springs for pitting, cracking, or visible thinning, and check the front suspension for any play or uneven tyre wear that might indicate the track rod issue persists. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme. The 2020 and 2023 tests both flagged the offside rear tyre for cracking and perishing, a symptom often linked to age, UV exposure, or prolonged standing. While the 2025 test found no tyre defects, the age of the current set should be confirmed by checking the DOT date codes stamped on each sidewall. Any tyre over six years old, regardless of remaining tread depth, carries an elevated risk of sidewall failure. The front tyres worn to the legal limit in 2023 also point to possible alignment or tracking issues, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable before committing to a purchase.