2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NX16 PFO

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 14 March 2022 at 75,323 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean pass, following a failed test on the same day at 75,313 miles with no defects noted, suggests the initial failure was likely an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has a consistent history of passing its MOT tests, with the last recorded test occurring over four years ago as of June 2026. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly that warrants careful scrutiny. Between the March 2020 test at 52,470 miles and the March 2021 test at 63,727 miles, the vehicle accumulated 11,257 miles in twelve months, which is above the typical annual average of 7,532 miles for its age. However, the mileage then remained completely static at 75,323 miles from March 2021 through March 2022, and has not been updated since. This plateau strongly suggests the vehicle has been standing unused for an extended period, potentially over four years. A car sitting idle for this long raises concerns about deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and brake seizure. Prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components vulnerable to prolonged inactivity. Tyres may show flat-spotting or sidewall cracking from age rather than wear, and the brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and binding, as standing vehicles commonly develop seized handbrakes and uneven disc corrosion. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have perished, and all fluid levels, including engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid, should be assessed for contamination or degradation. The exhaust system and underbody require close examination for corrosion, particularly if the car has been stored outdoors. Given the four-year gap since the last MOT, a fresh pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advisable before committing to any transaction.