2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · BV66 EVP

The September 2025 test at 41,586 miles returned a pass, yet the advisory list signals a clear worsening trend compared with the clean passes recorded in 2023 and 2024. The tester flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted and scored, a notable escalation from the 2022 advisory noting wear only. A minor exhaust leak caused by corrosion also reappears, mirroring the emission failure recorded three years earlier. These items point to accelerated deterioration typical of a car seeing very limited annual mileage. Mileage data reveals exceptionally low usage averaging roughly 1,400 miles per year since 2022. The odometer climbed from 37,302 miles at the September 2022 fail to just 41,586 miles at the latest test, confirming long periods of inactivity. Such low rotation allows surface corrosion to establish on brake friction surfaces and exhaust hardware, while rubber seals and suspension bushes dry out without regular heat cycling. The single-day gap between the 2022 fail and subsequent pass suggests a targeted repair rather than comprehensive renewal. Inspection should focus on the front braking system. Pitted discs at this mileage often indicate binding caliper slide pins or seized pistons preventing full pad retraction, so verify free movement and even pad wear across both axles. Measure disc thickness against the minimum specification; the advisory wording confirms they remain above the limit but the pitting reduces effective friction area. Examine the exhaust centre section and flexi joint closely for the corrosion leak noted, as patch repairs frequently fail within months. Finally, scan the underbody for brake pipe corrosion and assess suspension bush condition; prolonged standing degrades these components faster than high-mileage running.