2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AP16 LLC

This 2016 Ford Fiesta presents an unblemished DVSA roadworthiness record across the entire available testing history, with four consecutive passes at the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 anniversaries and absolutely zero advisories, advisories, or failures recorded. The latest test on 5 August 2025 produced a clean pass with no defects noted, which is particularly reassuring for a vehicle now entering its second decade of service. The complete absence of flagged component wear, corrosion, or deterioration suggests the structural and mechanical condition presented at test was sound, and the unbroken trend over four years points to a stable, well-maintained example rather than one exhibiting progressive decline. Recorded mileage stands at 16,574 miles against an age of approximately ten years, equating to an annual accumulation of around 1,650 miles per year. This figure is exceptionally low for a Ford Fiesta of this vintage, which would typically average 6,000 to 9,000 miles annually under normal mixed-use conditions. The MOT history confirms consistent but very light usage, with no extended lay-up gaps evident between tests and mileage progression aligning with regular low-mileage driving. While low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components, clutch, and braking surfaces, it also raises familiar concerns around standing-oil seals, dried rubber boots and bushes, and moisture accumulation in fluids and the 12V battery from prolonged inactivity. The pattern here suggests the car has been used sparingly rather than left dormant, which is the more favourable scenario, but the buyer should still be cognisant of age-related degradation inherent to any low-mileage ten-year-old vehicle. Given the clean MOT history, specific component advisories cannot guide the inspection, but the buyer should nevertheless attend carefully to the items most likely to suffer on a low-mileage supermini of this age. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the suspension over bumps, which would indicate worn or perished front strut top mounts, wishbone bushes, or anti-roll bar drop links; these rubber items harden and crack regardless of mileage. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner shoulders, which on a Fiesta of this generation can point to worn rear beam bushes or track rod wear. Apply the brakes firmly from around 40 mph and listen for any grinding, scoring noise, or judder through the pedal, as seized caliper slide pins and corroded disc surfaces are common on lightly used cars. Inspect the underbody, sill seams, and rear axle area for any surface corrosion that may not yet have reached the threshold for an advisory but could warrant attention. Finally, verify the service history to confirm oil and filter changes have been carried out at appropriate intervals, as the MOT does not record routine maintenance. On cold start, listen for any initial rattle from the timing chain area, a known concern on later-model Fiesta petrol engines that can be exacerbated by infrequent oil changes. Check that the cooling system has been refreshed, as the original plastic housing and water pump on this platform can become brittle with age irrespective of mileage. Confirm all electrical functions operate correctly, including the infotainment system, central locking, and air conditioning, as electrical gremlins are not MOT-tested but are common on ten-year-old Fiestas. A pre-purchase inspection by a Ford specialist or independent garage would be prudent to confirm the mechanical integrity beneath what is, on paper at least, an exceptionally well-presented example.