Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci (2010)
2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci
CarHunch analysed 317 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Fiesta diesel struggles at the MOT compared to the national average, with a first-time pass rate of just 64.3% against the UK's 80%—that's a meaningful gap suggesting more reliability issues than typical for its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort (0%), so when this car does fail, it's usually fixable rather than unsafe.
At 106,600 miles, these Fiestas show typical mileage for a 14-year-old diesel, but the 1.1 average failures per test hints at worn components catching up with age—expect to budget for repairs before each MOT. When you're shopping for one, insist on a full service history and have a diesel specialist check the fuel system and turbo, as these are common weak points on ageing Ford diesels.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 314 | 64.1% | 1.1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 83.5% | 1.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci vehicles fall between 89,596 and 124,808 miles.
2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci — Still on the Road
146 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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