2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DY16 WVL

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 May 2025 at 59,011 miles resulting in a pass and no defects recorded. That outcome indicates the vehicle met all DVSA roadworthiness thresholds on that date, including brakes, suspension, structural integrity, and exhaust emissions. The absence of any advisories or failures in the latest entry is a positive sign, though a clean MOT record alone does not guarantee the absence of latent mechanical wear or future faults. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of light use. Between the June 2024 test at 55,901 miles and the May 2025 test at 59,011 miles, the car covered roughly 3,110 miles over approximately eleven months. Before that, the jump from 50,883 miles in June 2023 to 55,901 miles in June 2024 represents about 5,018 miles in twelve months. This averages out to approximately 5,900 miles per year across the vehicle's life, which is well below the UK typical of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually. Such low annual mileage can reduce wear on drivetrain and braking components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, or deteriorated rubber bushes and seals. Buyers should treat this record as encouraging but not definitive. The clean pass in May 2025 is recent enough to carry weight, yet the gap of over a year since that test means a fresh inspection is warranted. During a physical check, particular attention should go to the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, given that low-mileage vehicles often need tyre replacement due to age rather than tread wear. The brake discs and calipers should be inspected for surface corrosion or binding, as infrequent use can lead to uneven pad deposits and seized sliding pins. Suspension bushes and coil springs merit close examination, since rubber components degrade with time regardless of mileage, and a decade-old car may show perishing or cracking even with gentle use. Underneath, the exhaust system and structural underbody should be checked for corrosion, especially around mounting points and box sections where moisture can accumulate during long periods of inactivity.