2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · NJ16 AEB

The March 2026 MOT at 44,559 miles recorded a failure for the off‑side front side repeater, rendering the vehicle not roadworthy at that inspection, although the preceding March 2026 test at the same mileage passed with no defects. The overall maintenance trend shows a mixture of stability and recurring minor issues: tyre wear and brake pad thinning have been noted repeatedly since 2024, while the 2021 coil‑spring fracture was not repeated, suggesting that major structural failures have not re‑emerged. The recorded mileage of 44,559 miles equates to roughly 4,456 miles per year for a 2016 model, which is low for its age but indicates periods of limited use. Mileage accumulation accelerated noticeably between 2024 and 2026, rising from 29,212 miles in March 2024 to 44,559 miles in March 2026, a gain of 15,347 miles in just two years, implying increased usage in the recent period. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, particularly the rear near‑side coil spring and associated bushes, which showed a fracture in 2021 and may still be compromised; inspection of the front and rear brake assemblies for pad thickness, disc condition and binding calipers is essential, given the repeated thin‑pad advisories. Tyre condition must be examined for edge wear, cracking or perishing, especially on the off‑side rear and front, and the rear stop lamp and front side repeater should be verified as fully operational. Finally, the absence of recent structural rust or chassis advisories is reassuring, but the cumulative pattern of tyre and brake wear suggests that basic upkeep may have been inconsistent, so a thorough physical inspection covering suspension components, brake wear indicators, tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, as well as electrical functionality of the repeater and stop lamp, is strongly advised before purchase.