2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CK16 BKJ

The 2016 Ford Fiesta most recently passed its MOT test on 1 September 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, and it also passed cleanly on 24 February 2026. Looking back over the full DVSA history, the vehicle's MOT profile is broadly stable rather than deteriorating, with the only outright failure occurring back in 2022 due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring, which was presumably rectified to allow the same-day pass. Since that 2022 failure, the car has passed three consecutive tests, with the 2024 examination recording a cluster of advisories relating to rear coil spring corrosion, an inner-edge nearside front tyre, and general rear axle corrosion, followed by a single front tyre advisory in 2025. The fact that the 2026 tests were issued without advisories suggests that the previously flagged tyre wear items and the corroded coil springs have either been addressed or have not yet deteriorated to the point of being noted again. Overall, this is a respectable MOT trajectory for a ten-year-old Fiesta, though the recurring coil spring corrosion theme warrants ongoing attention. With 86,555 miles recorded against a 2016 manufacture date, the Fiesta is averaging roughly 8,656 miles per year, which sits comfortably around the typical annual usage for a car of this age and class. There is no obvious evidence of extended standing periods or unusually heavy motorway mileage in the test record, and the relatively consistent annual pattern suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left idle. That said, the small amount of body and chassis corrosion beginning to surface around the rear axle and rear coil springs is consistent with a UK-operated car of this vintage exposed to winter road salts, and owners should be mindful that even moderate annual mileage allows corrosion to develop on unprotected subframe and suspension components over a decade. Given the advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus particular attention on the rear suspension assembly. The repeated advisories for corrosion on both rear coil springs indicate that surface oxidation has been present for at least two MOTs, and although the springs have not been recorded as fractured since 2022, corroded springs can progressively weaken and may eventually snap, particularly on a car approaching its eleventh year. During a test drive, listen for clonks or rattles from the rear over uneven surfaces, and check for uneven ride height or the rear corner sitting lower than expected. Visually inspect the springs for flaking rust or visible cracking, and examine the rear axle and surrounding subframe for advanced corrosion, paying particular attention to any structural areas around mounting points. The nearside front tyre inner-edge wear noted in 2024 and the offside front tyre worn on edge in 2025 suggest possible front wheel alignment drift, so verify that a geometry check has been performed and inspect the current tyres for uneven shoulder wear, feathering, or cupping. Beyond the advisories, this age and mileage bracket brings its own set of standing-maintenance considerations worth verifying before purchase. Check the sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking or perishing caused by age rather than wear, as ten-year-old tyres can harden and lose grip even with adequate tread. Inspect the brake discs for severe corrosion around the edges, a common issue on lightly-used or short-journey cars where binding calipers or seized handbrake mechanisms can develop; on the test drive, the brakes should release cleanly without dragging or pulling. Confirm that the 12V battery is in good condition and recently replaced, as batteries beyond five or six years often struggle in cold weather. Finally, verify that the service book or digital history shows timely replacement of brake fluid, coolant, and the timing belt or cam belt at the manufacturer's recommended interval, typically five years or 60,000 miles on this generation of Fiesta, as calendar-based fluid degradation and neglected cambelt replacement are common failure points on cars of this age regardless of recorded mileage.