2016 FORD FIESTA1.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following the successful MOT on 8 October 2025 at 65,492 miles. This recent pass follows a failure on the same day where the tester identified excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pins or bushes. While the immediate mechanical defects were rectified to achieve the pass, the history shows a recurring pattern of suspension component degradation. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 22,815 miles in June 2019 to the current 65,492 miles in October 2025. There are no significant gaps in testing intervals, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. A buyer should focus physical inspections on the suspension and steering systems. The record shows a trend of wear in bushings and joints, specifically the sub-frame pins or bushes flagged in October 2023 at 47,259 miles and the front suspension arm bushes in October 2025. The track rod end ball joint also showed excessive play during the June 2019 test at 22,815 miles. These recurring issues suggest that while the car is currently compliant, the rubber components and pivot points in the chassis are reaching the end of their service life. Tyre maintenance appears inconsistent. The October 2024 test at 55,847 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple tyres being below the legal 1.6mm limit or worn on the edges. This indicates a tendency for the previous owner to run consumables toward their legal limit rather than replacing them proactively. A thorough check of the current tyre tread depth and the condition of the rear coil springs, which were noted as fractured in June 2022, is recommended to ensure no recent neglect has occurred.