2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CK16 TYX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding reactive repairs. While the most recent MOT test in January 2026 at 54,823 miles passed, it followed a failure just six days prior due to critically thin front brake pads. The recurring mention of rear axle swivel pins and bushes across 2024 and 2026 indicates that suspension components are only being addressed once they reach a failure threshold rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. At 54,823 miles, this ten-year-old Fiesta has low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between July 2022 at 33,545 miles and January 2024 at 40,725 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 7,000 miles in 17 months. This low usage suggests the car sits stationary or is used for very short trips, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal brake surfaces despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, specifically the nearside front arm ball joint which was flagged in late 2024. The persistent issues with the rear axle bushes suggest the entire assembly is nearing the end of its service life and may cause knocks or handling instability. Given the history of pitted and scored brake discs in 2024 and the recent failure for pads in 2026, the braking system should be checked for uneven wear or sticking calipers to ensure the owner has not neglected basic mechanical upkeep between test intervals.