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AE10 ALF

2010 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,920 mi
Last recorded111,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Fiesta62,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 ALF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 111,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights has lens tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 111,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights has lens tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,089 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/4017 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm slick and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

2Ltr of oil added before emissions test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face HEAVILY scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Dog bone ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective "dog bone" mount ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/4017 inner edge slick and tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick and heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 103,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords needs changing asap see inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured by rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 90,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,049 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,049 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,228 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres are badly worn on both edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 38,619 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,731 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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AE10 ALF is a 2010 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE10 ALF, 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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AE10 ALF is a 2010 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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