2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AX65 BYB

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 23 December 2025 with no defects recorded, continuing a run of largely clean test results. Across the documented DVSA history, the only recorded failure was an isolated major defect on 11 November 2019 concerning a non-functioning nearside stop lamp, which appears to have been remedied as the car passed cleanly at all subsequent tests. The advisory items noted in 2024 specifically relating to front brake pad wear, front brake disc wear, and front tyre perishing are the most mechanically significant findings in the recent record. The repeated tyre perishing advisories on both front and rear axles across multiple test dates indicate an ongoing age-related deterioration pattern rather than isolated wear events, and these warrant close physical inspection at the point of purchase. With a recorded mileage of 76,616 miles over approximately ten years, the Fiesta has covered roughly 7,600 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage bracket for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded mileage progression, suggesting consistent if moderate use rather than long periods of standing or unusually heavy mileage accumulation. This balanced usage profile is generally favourable from a mechanical standpoint, as it tends to keep components such as the brakes, clutch, and suspension working without the extremes of either neglect or excessive wear. However, the relatively modest annual mileage also means that age-related deterioration, particularly to rubber and plastic components, fluids, and electrical systems, will be at least as significant as mileage-driven wear. Given the advisory items recorded in late 2024, the front brake pads and discs should be a priority physical inspection point. The advisories indicated that the front pads were wearing thin and the front discs were worn though not excessively, so by the time of purchase these components may have progressed further and could now require replacement. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any brake squeal or grinding on light application, feel for any judder or vibration through the steering wheel under braking, and check for any pulling to one side which could indicate uneven pad wear or a binding caliper. The brake fluid should also be assessed for service history, as it typically requires renewal every two to three years irrespective of mileage due to moisture absorption, and a ten year old fluid that has never been changed will have a substantially reduced boiling point. The repeated advisories for cracking and perishing on tyres, particularly on the rear axle in 2020 and the front axle in 2024, point to a consistent age-related degradation of the rubber compound. Even if the tyres themselves have been replaced since these advisories were issued, the buyer should carefully examine the sidewalls of all four tyres for any hairline cracks, crazing, or signs of UV-induced perishing, and confirm that none of the tyres are more than around five to six years old. Beyond the recorded items, a car of this age and modest annual mileage benefits from a thorough inspection of age-sensitive items including the 12 volt battery which typically has a service life of four to six years, the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for any cracking or corrosion, the exhaust system for signs of corrosion or blowing joints, and the cambelt or timing chain service interval depending on the engine variant fitted. Verification of full service history, including stamps or invoices for regular oil and filter changes, is essential, and any evidence of time-based fluid servicing such as coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil renewals will provide meaningful reassurance regarding the vehicle's long term mechanical condition.