2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FE16 VSL

A consistent pattern of clean MOT passes defines the mechanical history of this 2016 Ford Fiesta, with five consecutive tests from 2022 through 2026 returning pass results and no advisories, defects, or failure items recorded against the vehicle. The absence of any flagged component wear across a five-year testing window suggests the structural and safety-critical systems inspected under the MOT regime brakes, suspension, exhaust, lighting, and corrosion integrity have remained within satisfactory limits throughout each annual assessment. This is an unusually tidy record for a ten-year-old supermini, and the most recent pass on 13 February 2026 with no defects recorded reinforces that the vehicle has not shown any emerging deterioration at the point of its latest inspection. With 43,521 miles recorded against an approximate ten-year span, this Fiesta has averaged around 4,350 miles annually, which is substantially below the typical mileage profile for a car of its age and class. There are no gaps in the annual testing sequence, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous use and on the road, and the mileage accumulation rate appears steady rather than showing any sudden spikes that might indicate heavy or motorway-dominated use. Low annual mileage of this nature typically results in slower wear of high-mileage consumables such as brake discs, clutch components, and drivetrain internals, but it can also mean prolonged periods of short journeys or occasional use, which places different demands on components like the battery, exhaust system, and underbody protection from corrosion. From a buyer perspective, the lack of any recorded advisories is a strong baseline, but a physical inspection remains worthwhile because MOT testing is a sampling rather than a comprehensive strip-down. The Fiesta platform of this era is known for wear in the front suspension, particularly the wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front coil springs, so on a test drive listen for any clonks or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces and feel for vagueness or looseness through the steering. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any judder under light or heavy application, and the car should track straight without pulling to either side under braking. Underneath, inspect the subframe mounting points, brake lines, and fuel lines for any surface corrosion, and check the exhaust system for blueing at joints or signs of weeping, as low-mileage cars can still suffer localised corrosion if used predominantly on treated winter roads. It is also worth confirming the service history independently, as the MOT record alone does not verify that items such as the timing belt or chain, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission oil have been changed at manufacturer-recommended intervals. A low-mileage example can sometimes mask the age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids that deteriorate with time rather than use, so a thorough inspection of the auxiliary drive belt, coolant hoses, and any visible seals for perishing is advisable. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on start-up, that the clutch biting point is firm without slipping under load, and that the engine pulls smoothly through the rev range without any misfires or hesitation, as these driveability checks complement the clean MOT record and give a more complete picture of the vehicle's true condition.