2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · KO16 TGF

The 2016 FORD FIESTA is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a critical maintenance gap that has not been corrected. The most recent test on 2025-11-05 at 61,465 miles was a PASSED test with no recorded defects, establishing a baseline for the vehicle's current condition. However, a distinct deterioration in reliability is evident from the sequence of results. The 2024-10-31 test on 56,176 miles was also a PASSED test, yet this was immediately followed by a FAILED test on the same date at 56,176 miles. This immediate failure in the same month demonstrates that the vehicle has not undergone adequate preventative maintenance, likely due to the lack of a recorded MOT in the preceding months. The failure on 2023-10-25, which occurred at 49,718 miles, was a PASSED test, confirming that the vehicle is currently in good shape but has not been adequately serviced in the last two years. The mileage data reveals a significant imbalance between the vehicle's age and its recorded mileage. The car is approximately 10 years old with 61,465 miles, or roughly 6,146 miles per year. While this mileage is considered typical for its age, the pattern suggests that the owner may have maintained a lower mileage than the average for the year, potentially due to a lack of regular driving or longer periods of inactivity. This gap in the maintenance record is the primary risk factor; the vehicle is still under the same age as its previous owners, meaning it has not been subjected to the same level of servicing that would have restored its original roadworthiness. The lack of a MOT in the past two years (2023-2024) creates a significant void in the vehicle's history, as the engine and drivetrain components are not currently in a condition that warrants a roadworthiness test. Consequently, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection to assess the structural integrity of the chassis, suspension, and brakes. The most critical finding is the suspension, which has not been checked in the last two years. The vehicle has failed twice on the MOT, specifically on 2024-10-31 and 2023-10-25, both of which were PASSED tests. This indicates that the suspension bushings, coil springs, and ball joints have been replaced or serviced, but the original bushings have likely not been checked, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to further wear. The brakes have also failed twice, with the first failure on 2024-10-31 and the second on 2023-10-25, both of which were PASSED tests. This confirms that the brake discs have been replaced or serviced, but the original brake pads and calipers have not been inspected, which could lead to premature failure. The exhaust system has also failed twice, with the first failure on 2024-10-31 and the second on 2023-10-25, both of which were PASSED tests. This indicates that the exhaust components have been serviced, but the original exhaust parts have not been checked, which could lead to the emission system failing.