2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EK66 BWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 51,519 miles passed, the tester identified multiple issues including pitted front brake discs, a corroded offside front brake pipe, and a corroded rear exhaust box. These defects follow a pattern of failures in previous years, suggesting that the owner typically only addresses mechanical faults once they cause an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,150 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between April 2019 and May 2020, where the car covered only 2,775 miles, followed by periods of consistent low usage around 4,000 miles annually thereafter. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the recurring perishing tyres and structural corrosion noted in the 2024 and 2025 tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and underbody. The recurrence of corrosion on the brake pipes and the pitting on the discs indicates a vulnerability to moisture, likely exacerbated by long periods of sitting. The corroded rear exhaust box should be checked for structural thinning to ensure it is not nearing a failure point. Furthermore, the rear axle swivel pins and bushes noted in 2022 should be inspected for play or further tearing, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from perished suspension bushings regardless of distance driven.