2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · GN66 WHE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test in March 2026, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent inspection at 62,479 miles, it failed on that same day due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a loose obligatory mirror. The failure of a suspension component suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance checks. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,250 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 39,290 miles and the 2024 test at 49,711 miles, the car covered over 10,000 miles in a single year, indicating a period of higher usage. Since then, the accumulation has slowed back to a more typical annual average, keeping the total mileage within a reasonable range for a city-driven Ford Fiesta of this age. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the nearside track rod end ball joint was flagged with slight play in both June 2024 and March 2025. The fact that this issue persisted across two years without replacement indicates the component is nearing the end of its life. The recent fractured coil spring also necessitates a thorough inspection of the remaining springs and shock absorbers, as the failure of one unit often correlates with uneven wear or stress on the opposite axle.