2016 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FH66 YEE

This 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a notably clean MOT record, with the most recent test on 16 September 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded. Looking back across the documented history, every test from September 2022 onwards has resulted in a pass with no recorded advisories, including the 2024 and 2023 entries. The single failure on 7 September 2023 is followed just two days later by a pass on 9 September 2023, which strongly suggests an immediate rectification of a minor issue rather than any underlying mechanical concern. The overall pattern is one of consistent roadworthiness with no recurrence of defects, no accumulating advisory list, and no category of component repeatedly flagged across the testing record. Mileage accumulation of 97,580 miles over roughly ten years equates to an annual average of approximately 9,758 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record to suggest the car was laid up for extended periods, and the consistent year-on-year testing indicates regular use on public roads. This steady, moderate-rate usage tends to be kinder to components than either very low mileage with extended standing periods or very high annual mileages, as consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes are exercised regularly without being subjected to excessive wear. The fact that no advisories have been recorded at recent tests is particularly encouraging given this mileage level, as a 97,000-mile Fiesta would commonly be expected to show some advisory items on suspension components or braking system wear. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any documented advisories means there is no specific component category flagged in the official record to direct your inspection toward. However, at this mileage it would be prudent to pay particular attention to the front suspension components commonly prone to wear on this generation of Fiesta, including the front wishbone arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and the various bushes. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking noises over speed humps, rough surfaces, or during full-lock manoeuvres, as these symptoms are characteristic of worn suspension linkages. The steering should feel precise without any vagueness, dead spots, or clonking through the steering wheel, and any wandering or pulling to one side under braking or on uneven road surfaces should be noted as a concern. The braking system, whilst unflagged in the test record, warrants a physical inspection of pad and disc condition given the mileage. Check for any signs of brake judder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, which can indicate warped front discs, and listen for any grinding or scraping noises that would suggest worn pads. The clutch operation should be tested on a hill, ensuring it engages smoothly without slipping under load, and the manual gearbox should select all gears cleanly without any grinding or reluctance to engage. Finally, although no advisories have been recorded, it is sensible to inspect the underside of the vehicle for any signs of corrosion on the suspension subframes, brake lines, and exhaust system, as the Fiesta platform can be susceptible to surface corrosion in areas subjected to winter road salt. A thorough test drive covering town speeds, dual carriageway, and uneven road surfaces will provide the best indication of the vehicle's current mechanical condition.