2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DL16 YTP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a developing pattern of suspension wear and tyre neglect. While the most recent test in March 2025 at 61,376 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes. This indicates a progression from the minor play noted in earlier tests to more significant component degradation, suggesting that the suspension geometry is now reaching the end of its service life. At 61,376 miles, the Fiesta averages approximately 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old car. There is a notable gap in the records between December 2021 and January 2023, where the vehicle covered only 5,566 miles. Since then, the mileage accumulation has remained steady at roughly 6,000 miles annually. This relatively low annual mileage suggests the car has not been driven hard but potentially sits for extended periods, which can lead to the drying of rubber components and uneven tyre. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension specifically, as the history shows the nearside track rod end was flagged for play in 2021 and caused a failure in 2023. The recent advisory for worn rear axle bushes in 2025 suggests the entire rear assembly may soon require attention to prevent poor handling or uneven tyre wear. The recurring reports of tyres worn close to the legal limit across 2024 and 2025 indicate the previous owner deferred basic consumable maintenance until the MOT deadline. A physical inspection of the tyre tread wear patterns and the condition of the rubber bushings is essential to ensure alignment is not out of specification.