FORD FIESTA2016 · 1.0L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding braking component longevity. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 44,255 miles passed, the tester flagged thin front brake pads and pitted or scored front discs. This follows a recurring pattern of brake wear noted in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the previous owner addresses these components only upon failure rather than performing proactive maintenance at intervals. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with a gap of 1,950 miles recorded between February 2024 and January 2025, and another 6,490 miles between January 2025 and early 2026. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine but often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on brake rotors and exhaust if the car sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking system to ensure the discs and pads have since been replaced, as the repeated reports of pitting and scoring on the discs indicate that the metal surfaces are deteriorating. The windscreen also requires a close look, as the record shows chips persisting from 2022 through 2024 which may now have developed into cracks that affect the driver's view. Additionally, given the offside front tyre wear noted in 2024, a full tread depth inspection is necessary to check for uneven wear or age-related cracking despite the low overall mileage.