2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DY16 FNF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred repairs regarding mechanical components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 80,200 miles passed, it carried an advisory for an offside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. This specific fault was also noted during the December 2024 test at 74,340 miles, indicating that the component has not been replaced despite the previous warning. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year lifecycle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. The record shows steady progression from 65,698 miles in late 2022 to 80,200 miles in late 2025. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, though the failure in early December 2023 at 70,116 miles due to an inoperative engine management light highlights a momentary lapse in electrical monitoring that was rectified shortly before the re-test. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front braking system, as the record flags thin pads and pitted or scored discs in both December 2023 and December 2024. These recurring advisories suggest the owner waits for the MOT threshold rather than performing proactive maintenance. The recurring offside front ball joint requires immediate attention as the play has persisted across two testing cycles, which will eventually lead to a mechanical failure or significant steering instability. Additionally, the persistent failure of the front seats to tilt, noted since 2023, represents a mechanical defect in the seat mechanism that affects comfort but does not impact roadworthiness.