2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EU66 VCX

This 2016 Ford Fiesta presents an essentially uninterrupted MOT track record across eight recorded tests between 2019 and 2025, with seven passes and a single advisory-only failure. The most recent assessment on 10 September 2025 returned a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and the four tests preceding it followed the same clean pattern. The only blemish on the record is a failure dated 27 September 2022 for an inoperative horn, which is a straightforward driver-fixable electrical issue rather than a structural or mechanical concern, and the vehicle was presented again the same day and subsequently passed without recurrence. Across nearly a decade of testing there are no recorded advisories for brake component wear, suspension deterioration, corrosion, exhaust integrity, tyre condition, or any of the typical wear-related items that usually accumulate on a car of this age. This is an unusually sparse advisory profile and the vehicle has demonstrated consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards throughout its testing life. The recorded mileage of 24,963 miles against a ten-year vehicle age equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 2,500 miles, which is markedly below typical usage for a Fiesta of this generation. The MOT history itself does not include recorded odometer figures, so it is not possible to confirm whether the mileage has been steady year on year or whether there are gaps suggesting extended periods of standing or sporadic use. Low annual mileage can reduce wear on high-cycle consumables such as clutch friction material, brake pads, and drivetrain internals, but it also raises legitimate concerns around components that degrade through inactivity rather than use. Rubber-based items including suspension bushes, drive shaft gaiters, brake hose internals, and engine seals can harden or perish when a vehicle sees only limited running, and a ten-year-old car with this level of use warrants closer physical inspection of these parts even though none have been flagged at test. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to re-examine from the MOT history, but the low-mileage context should focus the inspection on items most susceptible to age-related deterioration rather than wear. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn or perished anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes, or drop link joints, and pay particular attention to steering response and any vagueness or rattling through the steering column that could point to deteriorated top mounts or strut bearings. Check the condition of all visible rubber boots and gaiters around the suspension and drivetrain for cracking or splitting, and inspect the brake discs for any surface corrosion pitting or lipping that may have developed from short journeys rather than sustained braking use. It is also worth lifting the bonnet to look for any signs of oil misting or staining around the cam cover, sump gasket, and front crankshaft seal, as ten-year-old rubber seals can weep even on low-mileage engines. Additional checks should concentrate on the underbody and structural areas that frequently deteriorate on Fiesta models of this era, even when not formally flagged at MOT. Examine the rear axle beam, front subframe, and suspension mounting points for any surface rust or coating breakdown, particularly around jacking points and brake pipe runs where corrosion can initiate. Confirm the horn operation directly, given that this was the sole historic failure, and verify all exterior lighting including the rear fog lamp, which is a common advisory item on cars that see infrequent use. Finally, verify that the tyres are of matching age and specification and inspect the sidewalls for any cracking from age, as the factory-fitted rubber may well have been replaced at some point given the vehicle's age, and any tyre fitted more than six years ago should be assessed for compound hardness and structural integrity regardless of remaining tread depth.