2016 FORD FIESTA1.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 1 April 2026 at 78,287 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The car failed on 31 March 2026 just one mile prior to the successful test, and similarly failed on 25 March 2025 at the exact same mileage. These recurring failures suggest the previous owner addressed minor rectifyable defects, such as blowed bulbs, wiper blades, or minor adjustments, only when prompted by a formal MOT retest requirement. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 65,082 miles and the March 2025 test at 72,593 miles, the car covered 7,511 miles. A further 5,694 miles were recorded between March 2025 and April 2026. This steady usage indicates a predictable wear pattern, which reduces the likelihood of component degradation associated with long periods of standing or the excessive stress found on high-mileage commuters. While the MOT history shows no persistent structural or major mechanical failures, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection of components that typically age at this mileage. At 78,000 miles, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for cracking or sagging. Given the history of retest failures, the inspector should specifically look for binding calipers or the condition of the brake discs to ensure that no underlying issues were overlooked. The exhaust system and underside should also be inspected for corrosion to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the clean recent test results.