2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FE16 PCX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 69,220 miles passed, it highlighted a persistent exhaust leak and front tyres reaching the legal wear limit. The failure in April 2024 indicates a significant period where multiple safety-critical items including track rod ends and emissions issues were ignored, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed faults once they resulted in an outright MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between February 2022 at 42,202 miles and May 2025 at 69,220 miles, the car covered roughly 27,000 miles, showing steady usage. The interval of approximately 8,500 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests is standard, indicating that the vehicle does not suffer from excessive mileage that would prematurely age the drivetrain or rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear subframe and coil springs, as these were flagged for corrosion in 2024 and have not been confirmed as replaced. The offside front shock absorber has shown misting oil since at least 2023, suggesting the seal is nearing total failure. Additionally, the exhaust system is clearly a recurring weakness with faults progressing from a minor leak in 2023 to a major leak in 2024 and then appearing again, which indicates the flexi-pipe or manifold likely requires a complete replacement to prevent further degradation.