2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GC16 MBF

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2016 Ford Fiesta was conducted on 6 January 2026 and resulted in a pass, with no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. However, it is worth noting that a fail was also logged on the same date immediately prior to the pass, which suggests a retest was carried out after minor items were addressed. Looking at the broader history, the vehicle passed on 7 February 2025 (again with a fail recorded on the same day prior to passing) and passed cleanly on 16 January 2024. The overall pattern indicates a generally well-maintained car that has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness standard over recent years, although the simultaneous fail-and-pass entries on the last two tests warrant a degree of caution. Any prospective buyer should obtain documentary evidence from the seller explaining what specifically prompted the pre-test failures and confirming that the corrective work was carried out to a satisfactory standard. With a recorded mileage of 95,753 miles against a 10-year age, this Fiesta has covered approximately 9,575 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage bracket for a vehicle of its class and age. The mileage progression appears broadly consistent with normal commuter or mixed-use driving rather than extremes of low or high wear. There is no evidence in the supplied MOT history of significant gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged standing periods, nor any indication of unusually rapid mileage accumulation. From a mechanical perspective, this average annual mileage means the wear items such as tyres, brake pads, brake discs, clutch, and suspension components will have experienced moderate but steady usage, and most consumable servicing should have been completed in line with manufacturer schedules. Given that the MOT history is essentially clean of recorded advisories or defects, a prospective buyer should focus on age- and mileage-related deterioration that may not necessarily be flagged at test. The Fiesta is now ten years old, so rubber and polymer components are susceptible to time-based degradation regardless of the mileage covered. The tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, and bulges, even if the tread depth appears adequate, as old rubber can fail suddenly. The brake discs, particularly on a car that may have spent time parked or used for short journeys, should be checked for surface corrosion, and the calipers and handbrake mechanism should be examined for binding or seizure. On a test drive, listen for suspension knocks or clonks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or coil springs – all known wear items on higher-mileage Fiestas. Further inspection priorities for a ten-year-old vehicle with average mileage should include verification of the service book stamping history and confirmation that timing belt replacement intervals have been observed, as this is a critical maintenance item on the Fiesta range. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries typically require replacement every five to seven years regardless of use. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid (where applicable) degrade over time on a calendar basis rather than purely by mileage, so evidence of recent fluid exchanges should be sought. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil or coolant leaks from the cam cover, sump, or water pump area, and check the condition of auxiliary drive belts and the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting points and joints. A compression test or diagnostic read for stored fault codes would also be prudent given the simultaneous fail entries on the recent MOT tests, even though no specifics were recorded.