2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LT66 UOS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 at 85,153 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive rather than proactive care. A significant failure in July 2025 at 84,987 miles revealed multiple immediate safety concerns, including lighting failures, a major exhaust flexiflex leak, and three tyres reaching legal wear limits. While these issues were rectified to pass the test a week later, the record suggests the owner only addressed faults when forced by the tester. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2024, the car covered 29,159 miles, indicating a steady usage profile. The most recent interval between August 2024 and August 2025 saw an increase of 12,679 miles. This higher mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake seals despite the noted faults. A buyer should specifically inspect the exhaust system to ensure the flexiflex replaced in 2025 was fitted correctly and is not already developing new leaks. The 2022 record noted pitted front brake discs and thin pads, so a physical check of the current braking hardware is required to check for uneven thinning. Given the recurring issues with uneven tyre wear and the 2025 failure, a wheel alignment check is necessary to ensure the suspension bushes or tracking geometry are not causing premature degradation of the tyres.