2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SV16 PWF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of developing corrosion and component wear. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 70,009 miles passed, it carried forward advisories for a defective fog lamp and a corroded offside front brake pipe. This brake pipe issue is a recurring fault, appearing in the records from 2022 through 2023, suggesting that the previous owner opted to monitor the corrosion rather than replace the lines immediately. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Records show steady progress from 50,234 miles in August 2022 to 70,009 miles in August 2025. This low-usage pattern generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the long intervals between tests can sometimes accelerate corrosion on metalwork and the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the various rust issues noted in the 2024 inspection. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The August 2024 test flagged a corroded front sub-frame and deteriorated axle mounting bushes, which, while not immediate failures at the time, indicate the chassis is beginning to succumb to environmental wear. The rear shock absorbers also showed casing damage and corrosion, which should be checked for fluid leaks that could compromise handling. Furthermore, the minor exhaust leak noted in 2024 should be verified to ensure the flexible section has not worsened into a more significant failure.