2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FP16 XMM

A clean and consistent MOT record across the most recent four testing cycles establishes this 2016 Ford Fiesta as a vehicle with a steady, unremarkable roadworthiness profile. It passed without advisories in February 2023, again in February 2024, and once more in February 2025, each annual examination returning a clean sheet. The most recent interaction on 23 February 2026 is unusual in that it shows both a pass and a fail recorded on the same date; however, as no defects or advisories are listed against either entry, this most likely reflects a minor administrative event, a re-test correction, or a data entry anomaly rather than any underlying mechanical concern. With no advisories logged at all across the four documented tests, there is no recorded evidence of wear items approaching their service limits or early-stage component deterioration flagged by the examiner. Accumulated mileage of 62,632 miles over a ten-year lifespan equates to a relatively modest annual average of roughly 6,263 miles, which is consistent with typical private and light commuter use for a supermini of this age. The mileage progression between tests has been broadly steady, with no abrupt jumps that would suggest the odometer has been misrepresented or that the vehicle has been subjected to sudden intensive use such as towing or high-mileage motorway work. This even accumulation pattern is mechanically favourable, as moderate and consistent usage tends to keep lubricants circulating, prevents long stationary periods which degrade batteries and cause moisture build-up in braking systems, and avoids the accelerated wear on clutches, suspension, and braking components that typically accompanies high annual mileages. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the mechanical condition of the consumables examined at MOT is likely to track close to expected service-life wear. For a prospective buyer, the priority during inspection shifts towards components that fall outside the MOT scope or that develop between annual tests. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the behaviour of the steering and front suspension, which are common wear areas on a Fiesta of this age and mileage: listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front struts, track-rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages over speed humps and rough tarmac, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel when turning. Examine the underside visually for any signs of fluid seepage from the engine sump, power steering rack, or front brake calipers, and check the rear axle and exhaust mounting for corrosion, as underfloor rust can develop on cars that have seen winter road salt exposure even when the MOT tester has found nothing to record. Finally, inspect the tyres for even shoulder wear across both axles, which would suggest correct wheel alignment, and verify the condition of all four brake discs for lipping and corrosion pitting, as brake component condition at this mileage can vary considerably depending on driving style and environment.