2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SL16 WPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 19 December 2025 at 78,173 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a critical tyre condition and an exhaust leak. While the car passed its latest inspection, the presence of a recurring exhaust leak at the flexi-pipe suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they threaten the MOT pass status. At 78,173 miles over ten years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small hatchback of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between January 2024 and December 2025. However, the failure in December 2025 due to a nearside front tyre with exposed cords and tread depth below the 1.6mm limit indicates that basic consumable maintenance was neglected until the point of a legal safety failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the exhaust flexi-pipe, as this component was flagged in the December 2025 test and remains a known weak point. The recurring discolouration of direction indicators across 2024 and 2025 is a minor cosmetic defect but reflects a lack of attention to minor lighting issues. Given the previous failure for the nearside rear seat belt buckle in late 2024, all safety restraint mechanisms should be manually tested to ensure they were properly replaced or repaired. The lack of structural advisories in the record is positive, but the history of tyre failures suggests the buyer should check the current condition of all tyres for uneven wear.