2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RO16 UML

A repeated pattern of front brake and tyre wear advisories defines the mechanical profile of this 2016 Ford Fiesta, supported by the most recent test on 11 September 2025 which passed but recorded a nearside front and nearside rear tyre advisory for edge wear. Across the eight recorded DVSA tests spanning 2018 to 2025, the vehicle has accumulated one failure dated 29 September 2022, when both front brake pads were measured at less than 1.5 mm and categorised as dangerous, alongside advisories for pitted front brake discs. Brake pad wear was first flagged in September 2020 as wearing thin, suggesting a measurable progression rather than a sudden deterioration. Tyre-related advisories appear in four of the seven completed tests, predominantly on the nearside and on the front axle, indicating a consistent wear pattern that has yet to translate into a structural or corrosion-related failure within the record. Against an age of roughly ten years, the recorded 36,004 miles equates to approximately 3,600 miles annually, which is notably low for the model and points to either restricted usage or extended periods of standing. There are no obvious gaps in annual testing, with entries present every year between 2018 and 2025 apart from the typical first-three-year exemption, and the mileage progression between tests appears gradual rather than abrupt. Light annual use typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components but can accelerate sidewall deterioration on tyres due to prolonged static load and age-related rubber perishing, which aligns with the cracking advisories recorded on both front tyres in 2023 and on the nearside and offside fronts in 2022. Brake discs and pads on a low-mileage vehicle are more likely to suffer surface corrosion and uneven wear from infrequent use, which is consistent with the pitted disc advisory noted at the 2022 failure. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough brake inspection at all four corners, with particular attention to the front calipers for binding or sluggish retraction, as a binding caliper will produce the same kind of pad wear progression observed in this record and often presents as the vehicle pulling to one side under braking. The front discs should be measured for minimum thickness and checked for lipping on the outer edge, as the pitted condition flagged in 2022 tends to reappear if discs were not replaced at the same time as the pads. On a test drive, listen for any metallic graunching from the front end on light brake application and feel for a soft or spongy pedal, both of which can indicate pad material worn down to backing plate contact. A firm pedal pulse or judder through the steering wheel under braking would suggest disc runout or uneven deposit build-up on the friction surface. Tyre condition deserves equal scrutiny given the recurring edge and perishing advisories. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the inner and outer edges of the front axle as flagged in 2020, and check the sidewalls for visible cracking or crazing, as rubber degradation on a low-mileage car is predominantly age rather than mileage driven. On the road, any steering pull to one side, vibration through the steering column above 40 mph, or a tendency to tramline along road imperfections could indicate uneven front tyre wear, wheel alignment drift, or worn suspension components such as bottom arms or track rod ends, none of which have been flagged to date but remain worth a physical check given the recurring tyre edge wear pattern. Confirm that all four tyres are of matching manufacturer, size, and tread depth, as mixed fitments can replicate the kind of asymmetric handling symptoms that may otherwise be misattributed to suspension wear.