2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · HX16 ACF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent testing history. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 January 2026 at 60,159 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the vehicle suffered a failure in March 2025 at 56,410 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly rather than allowing a mechanical fault to persist. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 44,601 miles and March 2024 at 49,767 miles, the car covered 5,166 miles, showing low-intensity usage. The subsequent jump of 10,392 miles between March 2024 and January 2026 tests maintains this steady trend. This low annual mileage suggests that wear on the drivetrain and engine components remains minimal, though it increases the likelihood of rubber-based components degrading if the vehicle has sat for long periods. Given the clean records from the last three tests, a physical inspection should focus on components that age with time rather than distance. A buyer should check the suspension bushes for cracking and coil springs for fatigue, as these often perish on low-mileage Festas. Since the 2025 failure was not specified in the provided data, it is vital to verify if that fault was a simple consumable like a light bulb or a more significant mechanical issue. Checking the chassis for corrosion is also a standard requirement to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the decade of age.