2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DF16 VHD

The 2016 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT certificate dated 18 August 2025, passing at 63,571 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean result is the most recent entry in the file, though it followed a failed test on the same day where the tester flagged a degraded offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint. Both defects were rectified before the pass was issued, suggesting the previous owner addressed the steering and suspension issues promptly rather than ignoring them. The maintenance trend over the last four years is broadly stable, with no recurring failures on the same component and no evidence of escalating neglect. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between August 2022 at 55,228 miles and August 2025 at 63,571 miles, the car covered 8,343 miles across three years, averaging roughly 2,781 miles annually in that window. That is well below the 6,357 miles per year implied by the lifetime average, pointing to lighter recent use or a period of reduced driving. The record contains no gaps longer than the standard annual interval between tests, and no sudden mileage jumps that would raise odometer concerns. The data is clean and evenly spaced. The 2022 test did flag a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber and slight play in the offside front inner steering linkage ball joint. Both were advisory-level concerns at the time and did not reappear in subsequent tests, meaning they were likely repaired or fell within acceptable tolerance by 2023. Still, a prospective buyer should have the front suspension and steering linkage inspected with the vehicle on a ramp, paying close attention to ball joint boots, track rod ends, and shock absorber condition. The 2025 failure and same-day retest confirm the front end has needed attention recently, so checking for uneven tyre wear and listening for clacking over rough surfaces would be a sensible precaution. The exhaust, brake lines, and underbody should also be examined for corrosion, as the car is now ten years old and surface rust can begin to affect structural components even on well-maintained examples.