2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · PL16 JGF

An unusually clean DVSA record defines the mechanical profile of this 2016 Ford Fiesta, with four consecutive passes at the most recent tests on 2025-08-14, 2024-08-23, 2024-06-26, and 2023-07-04, none of which recorded any advisories or defects. The single failure dated 2023-07-03 also carries no recorded defects, which typically indicates a presentation-related refusal such as a missing or empty fuel tank rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Across the full MOT history there are zero recorded advisories, zero corrosion notes, and zero component failures, suggesting consistent structural and mechanical condition throughout the testing period. This is a notably tidy result for a ten-year-old vehicle and points to either genuinely low wear or a history of prompt remedial attention between tests. The recorded mileage of 15,471 miles against an approximate ten-year age equates to a usage rate of roughly 1,547 miles per year, which is significantly below the typical mileage accumulation for a Fiesta of this generation. Low annual mileage can indicate light mechanical wear on high-stress components such as the clutch, brake friction material, and drivetrain, but it can equally point to extended periods of standing, which bring their own concerns. With no recorded mileage gaps or jumps, the usage pattern appears consistent rather than sporadic. That said, any prospective buyer should still verify the continuity of mileage readings against the service book and V5C to confirm the odometer has not been substituted, as low-mileage Fiestas of this age can occasionally attract clocked examples. Given the absence of any advisories relating to suspension, braking, or corrosion on the MOT record, there are no specific components that the test history flags as marginal. Even so, a low-mileage supermini of this age warrants particular attention to items that suffer from prolonged static standing rather than wear. Brake discs and calipers can develop surface corrosion and seizing piston mechanisms, so on a test drive the buyer should expect a firm, confidence-inspiring pedal feel without excessive judder or grinding on the first few stops, and should listen for any scraping from the caliper area as the brakes release. The tyres should be inspected for flat-spotting, sidewall cracking from age, and any drying or perished appearance, as a ten-year-old set of tyres will likely be due for replacement regardless of tread depth. Suspension components such as the front wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear axle bushes should be checked for perishing, and the test drive should be conducted over varied surfaces to detect clonks, knocks, or vagueness through the steering. The Ford Fiesta of this generation uses a 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.25 Duratec petrol engine depending on variant, and while neither has been flagged in the MOT record, the buyer should confirm which powerplant is fitted. For the 1.0 EcoBoost in particular, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, which has historically been a known concern on earlier production units, and check for oil seepage from the cam cover and lower crankcase area. On the test drive, the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under load, the gearbox should select all gears cleanly without baulking when cold, and the steering should remain free of vibration or pulling at speed. Finally, because the vehicle has accumulated so few miles, it would be prudent to inspect the underside carefully for any surface corrosion that may have developed during standing periods, and to verify that the cooling system, air conditioning compressor, and exhaust have all remained functional, as long idle intervals can compromise these systems before mechanical mileage wear would normally demand attention.