2016 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.2L Petrol · SP66 YGR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass on November 23 2025 at 76,404 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance where faults are corrected only after a failure—such as the exhaust leak and lighting issues in late 2024—the most recent test suggests the current owner is maintaining the car to a functional standard without immediate concerns. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-impact urban use, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per annum. There is a noticeable increase in usage between December 2023 (44,988 miles) and December 2024 (62,842 miles), where the vehicle covered nearly 18,000 miles in a single year. This spike in activity coincides with the December 2024 failure involving a major exhaust leak and emissions failure, suggesting the increased driving load placed greater stress on the exhaust system during that specific period. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension geometry, given the recurring failure of fractured offside rear coil springs recorded in both 2020 and 2021. The buyer should also verify the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage for play, which was flagged in 2019, to ensure the wear has not progressed. Because the 2024 failure resulted from a major exhaust leak, a close check of the exhaust manifold and heatwork is necessary to ensure the repair was robust and not merely a temporary patch.