2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · MW66 EBZ

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, passing on 10 January 2026 at 34,890 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong. Every test from January 2024 through January 2026 returned a pass with no advisories or failures, indicating the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order with no recurring faults. The single failed test on 28 September 2023 at 21,121 miles shows no recorded defects, suggesting the failure may have been administrative or a procedural issue rather than a mechanical one, as the very next day's retest at the same mileage passed cleanly. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. Annual usage averages roughly 3,489 miles, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The jump from 21,121 miles in September 2023 to 27,236 miles in January 2025 represents approximately 6,115 miles over roughly sixteen months, a modest but steady increase. The subsequent rise to 34,890 miles by January 2026 adds another 7,654 miles in twelve months, suggesting the car is now being driven more regularly after a period of lighter use. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer progression reads as genuine and consistent. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components such as suspension bushes and CV gaiters. The front and rear suspension should be checked for perished bushings and leaking dampers, even though no tester has flagged them. Brake discs and pads should be inspected for surface corrosion, which can develop quickly on a car that sits unused. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, as short-trip driving accelerates internal condensation and rust. Tyre condition deserves particular attention given the low annual mileage. The tyres may be approaching the minimum tread depth sooner than expected if the same set has been fitted since 2023 or earlier, and sidewall cracking from age-related deterioration is a realistic concern on a car that covers so few miles each year. A test drive should confirm the gearbox, clutch, and engine respond smoothly under load, and the steering should feel free of knocks or excessive play. The MOT record is reassuring, but it cannot substitute for a hands-on inspection of a vehicle that has spent much of its life covering very short distances.