2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AB16 AMB

A pattern of rear suspension and lighting defects defines the MOT history of the 2016 Ford Fiesta, alongside recurring advisories for tyre wear and minor oil seepage. The most recent test on 8 May 2026 was a pass, but it carried advisories for a non-excessive oil leak and slight cracking/perishing on both rear tyres. Looking back through the record, the most significant structural concerns arose at the 2022 test, where the vehicle failed with major defects recorded for both rear coil springs being fractured or broken, alongside an offside stop lamp failure. The earlier 2021 and 2023 tests were clean passes, but by 2025 the vehicle failed again on a rear stop lamp defect before passing the same day, and picked up advisories for a smooth brake pedal and front tyres worn on the inner edges. This combination of fractured rear springs, persistent rear lighting issues, and ongoing tyre deterioration points to a vehicle with recurring vulnerabilities in its rear axle assembly and electrical lighting circuits, even though the overarching pass/fail ratio remains broadly favourable. With 54,813 miles recorded over a ten-year period, the Fiesta averages around 5,481 miles annually, which sits at the lower end of typical usage for a supermini of this vintage. The MOT intervals remain consistent year on year from 2021 through 2026, suggesting the vehicle has not been laid up for any prolonged continuous period, although the relatively modest annual mileage means certain age-related degradation factors such as rubber perishing, brake and suspension component corrosion, and oil seal drying may be more prominent than wear from high mileage accumulation. The combination of fractured rear coil springs noted in 2022 alongside persistent tyre cracking advisories over multiple tests is consistent with a low-mileage, age-dominated wear profile rather than outright mechanical overuse. For a prospective buyer, the fractured rear coil springs flagged in 2022 warrant particular attention, as coil spring failure on the Fiesta platform is a known concern and replacement springs should be verified as a matched pair with correct part numbers fitted. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or rattling from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, and check visually for uneven ride height at the rear corners which can indicate a weakened or partially fractured spring not yet at failure point. The repeated offside stop lamp failures in 2022 and 2025 suggest checking the bulb holder, earth connection, and wiring loom for corrosion or loose fitment, as intermittent lighting faults on this model can stem from the rear lamp cluster connector rather than a simple bulb failure. The 2025 advisory regarding front brake pedal wear being smooth indicates the brake pedal rubber is deteriorating with age rather than use, and this should be inspected for secure fitting and adequate grip. Front tyres worn on the inner edges on both nearside and offside in 2025 points to potential wheel alignment deviation, likely due to worn suspension bushes or droplinks, so the buyer should check for uneven feathering across the full tread width and request a current alignment figure. The recent oil leak advisory, described as not excessive, should be monitored by checking the underside for fresh drips and inspecting the engine for the source, commonly the cam cover gasket or sump plug area on this engine family, while the recurring rear tyre cracking suggests replacing all four tyres if they remain the originals given the ten-year age of the vehicle.