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A21 DFF

2010 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,200 mi
Last recorded164,200 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Fiesta62,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 164,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 159,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 159,967 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid not safe to drive (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 152,090 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 139,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 138,991 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge/ wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge. also cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 127,182 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 127,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,395 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 111,395 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,100 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,125 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 51,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,091 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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A21 DFF is a 2010 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A21 DFF, 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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A21 DFF is a 2010 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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