2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DV16 XMP

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 66,193 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged a windscreen chip and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Both are consumable items rather than structural or mechanical concerns, and the car has consistently passed its last three tests on the first attempt. A single failure on 15 November 2023 at 59,788 miles for an offside rear stop lamp was promptly retested and cleared the same day, indicating the previous owner addressed the defect immediately. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,600 miles per year, which is typical for a ten-year-old supermini. The record shows steady annual use with no prolonged gaps or sudden spikes between tests. Annual mileage increased gradually from 58,020 miles in July 2023 to 66,193 miles in October 2025, a span of about two years and three miles of consistent driving. This pattern suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which reduces the likelihood of deterioration from standing, such as flat-spotted tyres or moisture ingress into brake components. A buyer should inspect the front tyres carefully, particularly the offside, as the advisory has appeared in consecutive tests in October 2024 and October 2025. Repeated wear on the same tyre and wheel suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues, so checking the condition of front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wheel alignment settings is advisable. The windscreen chip noted in October 2025 should be examined to confirm it has not propagated beyond the repairable zone defined by the MOT inspection standards. Brake and structural condition appear sound, with no recurring defects flagged in those areas across the history. Still, a personal inspection should include a check for uneven brake disc wear and any signs of corrosion on the underside, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, given the vehicle is now over ten years old. The overall record implies attentive ownership, but the recurring tyre wear advisory warrants closer mechanical scrutiny before purchase.