2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · NG16 OWH

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend heading into 2026. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 October 2025 at 81,241 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result. More importantly, it represents the second consecutive clean pass after a period of recurring suspension faults, suggesting the previous owner addressed underlying wear rather than simply patching items annually. The mileage profile is consistent and unremarkable in a positive way. The car has covered roughly 8,100 miles per year, which is typical for a small hatchback of this age. Looking at the intervals, the car moved from 68,895 miles in October 2023 to 75,184 miles by October 2024, a gain of about 6,289 miles in twelve months. The subsequent run to 81,241 miles by October 2025 adds another 6,057 miles, confirming steady, predictable use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. There are no suspicious gaps or implausible jumps in the record. The fault history tells a clear story about where this car needed attention. In October 2023, the tester flagged worn sub-frame pins or bushes on both the nearside rear and offside rear at 68,895 miles, indicating the rear suspension mounting points were deteriorating. Just over a year later, in October 2024, the nearside front suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn at 75,183 miles, along with a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Both of these defects were rectified before the retest on the same day, and no further suspension or steering faults have appeared since. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension components, particularly the ball joints and track rod ends, for any play or knocking, and check the rear sub-frame mounting points for fresh corrosion or movement. The tyre wear pattern flagged in 2024 suggests possible alignment or inflation issues, so uneven tread wear on the nearside front should be examined closely. Given the clean October 2025 result, the car is currently roadworthy on paper. The recurring suspension wear over the past three years is not unusual for a ten-year-old small car covering typical mileage, and the fact that the last two tests passed without advisories indicates the issues have been managed. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and sub-frame mounts, paying particular attention to any signs of fresh corrosion or fluid leaks that could indicate deteriorating components not yet severe enough to trigger a test failure.