2016 FORD FIESTA1.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 77,815 miles passed, it highlighted multiple minor defects including a perished front exhaust flexi, a defective headlamp reflector, and a possible object in the offside rear tyre. These issues were also noted during the 2025 test, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT pass or become immediately obvious. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage from 24,280 miles in early 2019 to over 77,000 miles in 2026. However, the intervals between tests show periods of potential neglect. For instance, the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, during which significant tyre wear and suspension issues developed, leading to multiple failures. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and wheel components. The record shows a fractured nearside coil spring in both 2022 and 2025, indicating a recurring issue with that component or related stress. Furthermore, the history is riddled with tyre failures, including bulges, lumps, and uneven wear across multiple axles over the last three years. This pattern suggests poor alignment settings or a failure to replace tyres before they suffer structural damage, which poses a risk of sudden blowouts. The braking system also requires scrutiny, with records showing thin pads and worn discs in 2020 and 2022. Given that the front exhaust flexi has been flagged as perished in both 2025 and 2026, the entire exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive corrosion. The overall data indicates a vehicle that is functional but has historically been serviced only to the point of failure.