2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · ML66 BYA

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 31,086 miles passed despite multiple advisories relating to artwork distortion, tyre perishing, and suspension corrosion. While the car passed the inspection, the recurring nature of faults across different years suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a failure point or a legal limit. At 31,086 miles, this ten-year-old Fiesta has significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with gaps of roughly 2,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 1,200 miles leading into the 2025 result. This low usage correlates with the observed degradation of rubber components, such as the perishing rear tyres noted in 2025, which is common in vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods without regular use. A buyer must specifically inspect the rear suspension assembly, as corrosion on the coil springs has been flagged in both 2023 and 2025 without evidence of replacement. The tester also noted distortion on both the nearside front and offside rear road wheels, which may indicate previous impact damage or manufacturing defects that could affect vehicle alignment. Given the history of thin enough pads flagged in 2024 and uneven tyre wear in 2023, a thorough check of the front suspension geometry and braking system is required to ensure no underlying mechanical neglect exists.