2016 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · AP16 JCY

A clean and stable DVSA test record defines this 2016 Ford Fiesta, with seven consecutive PASS results stretching back to 2019 and no advisories recorded on either of the two most recent examinations, including the 2026-07-02 pass. Notably, the vehicle has never been recorded with a failure or any minor or major defect category entry across the available history, which points to a roadworthy presentation at the point of each annual assessment. The only flags on file are three isolated advisories issued between 2019 and 2021, each affecting a different component group, and none of these have recurred on subsequent tests. This pattern is consistent with components being replaced or rectified between tests rather than the same wear item being repeatedly overlooked. The recorded mileage of 66,122 miles across a ten-year registration equates to an average of roughly 6,600 miles per year, which sits in the middle of what is typically seen for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than erratic, with no evidence of clocked readings or sudden unexplained jumps. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of use is sufficient to keep consumables and drivetrain components in regular working order, while still being low enough to avoid the accelerated wear associated with high annual mileages. Seals, bushes and fluid conditions on a vehicle of this profile are more likely to be affected by age and standing time than by sheer distance covered, so a thorough physical inspection remains important. The advisory recorded in 2019 concerning the nearside rear shock absorber noting light oil misting or limited damping effect is the most mechanically significant item on file, as dampers are wear items that progressively lose efficiency once seals begin to weep. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the rear of the vehicle over undulating roads and repeated compressions such as speed bumps; a knocking noise, excessive bouncing after a single bump, or a noticeably unsettled ride compared to the front axle would suggest the damper has deteriorated further. Given the Fiesta's known susceptibility to rear suspension wear, also listen for clonking over rougher surfaces, which can indicate worn trailing arm bushes or shock absorber mounting bushes rather than the damper itself. The 2020 advisory for both rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and the 2021 advisory for the offside front inner tyre being similarly worn are consistent with a vehicle that had been in service long enough for tyres to reach the end of their useful life. Check the current tyres for age, brand, and even wear across the tread, and look for any feathering or inner-edge wear that could point to misalignment or worn suspension geometry, particularly on the front offside. Inspect the wheels for any scuffs or kerbing damage and confirm a matching set of tyres is fitted. Beyond the advisories, the test history does not flag any brake, exhaust, steering or corrosion concerns, but at ten years old a physical check underneath the car for surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle, suspension arms and brake pipe runs, is advisable before purchase.