2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SC16 ESG

This 2016 Ford Fiesta demonstrates a mixed roadworthiness standard with an intermittent history of initial test failures preceding every recent annual pass. The most recent MOT test on October 23, 2025, at 72,774 miles resulted in a pass following the rectification of critically thin front brake pads and an edge-worn offside front tyre flagged during the initial refusal the previous day. This pattern of yearly first-time failures indicates that maintenance is reactive rather than proactive, meaning the vehicle is typically presented for testing without prior mechanical preparation. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,277 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK averages for a ten-year-old compact hatchback. The vehicle accumulated mileage at a steady cadence of around 9,000 to 10,000 miles annually between 2021 and 2025, following a slower usage period during the earlier pandemic years. This consistent medium-distance use prevents the mechanical issues associated with prolonged static storage, though it places normal wear demands on the chassis and drivetrain components. A prospective buyer must pay close attention to recurring steering and suspension vulnerabilities, notably the track rod end ball joints which failed on multiple occasions in March 2021 and October 2024. The chassis history also reveals structural fatigue, evidenced by fractured rear coil springs and worn rear axle bushes in March 2021, alongside exhaust corrosion and deteriorating front flexi pipes. Consumables require careful physical inspection during a viewing, specifically verifying the remaining thickness of the brake discs and checking all four tyres for inner-edge wear alignment issues.