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531 HWP

2010 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,267 mi
Last recorded74,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Fiesta62,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration531 HWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 71,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,736 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine noisy suspect alternator

Fail 26 Feb 2024 66,677 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Whining noises from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Whining noise from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 43,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,632 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear No. plate - delaminated -

Rear Tyres, both underinflated

Fail 28 Feb 2020 40,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear No. plate - delaminated -

Rear Tyres, both underinflated

Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 24,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre 195-50-15

Offside front tyre wearing on edge 195-50-15

Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 11,753 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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531 HWP is a 2010 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 62,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 531 HWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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531 HWP is a 2010 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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