2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EK16 UBD

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate with a passing date of 2026-06-17, indicating that all recorded faults have resolved. However, the maintenance trend is clearly worsening, as evidenced by the failure of the rear coil springs in February 2023, which was the most severe defect recorded. This indicates that basic upkeep was skipped between the 2023-02-24 and 2025-03-13 checks, resulting in the critical structural failure that was not detected during the 2026-03-03 inspection. The 2025-03-13 check was successful, suggesting that the issue with the 2023-02-21 test was not resolved by the 2024-03-04 inspection, highlighting a gap in the maintenance history. The mileage pattern reveals significant wear accumulation relative to the vehicle's age. At 124,113 miles, the car is approximately 10 years old, which is considered high for a 2016 model. The odometer reading is consistent across all tests, meaning no significant mileage loss occurred since the initial 2026-03-03 check. This lack of mileage loss suggests that the vehicle has been driven at a relatively low speed, or it may have been parked for extended periods, leading to accelerated wear on the suspension components and drivetrain. The 2025-03-13 test recorded 108,296 miles, which is higher than the 2024-03-04 test of 94,301 miles, but the total mileage remains stable, reinforcing the conclusion that the vehicle has not undergone substantial wear accumulation since the initial inspection. Given the recurring faults, particularly the fractured rear coil springs in February 2023, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and suspension bushings at the time of purchase. The history indicates that the vehicle has been serviced in a way that did not account for the wear from the 2023-02-21 test, meaning the 2025-03-13 and 2026-03-03 checks were performed on a vehicle that had not yet been repaired. The 2024-03-04 check flagged worn bushings and swivel pins on the rear axle, which aligns with the 2023-02-21 failure. Therefore, the inspection must focus on ensuring that the rear suspension bushings are replaced or tightened to prevent further catastrophic failure, as the current MOT record confirms that the springs have already failed and have not been addressed.