2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WA14 CHR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in May 2026 at 72,886 miles resulted in a failure due to a missing nearside rear road wheel fixing and brake-related issues. While the car passed immediately after these repairs were made, the presence of fluctuating brakes and scored discs suggests that the braking system is reaching the end of its effective service life and requires close monitoring. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per annum. There is a clear gap of 5,227 miles between the November 2024 test at 64,821 miles and the May 2025 test at 67,048 miles, followed by another 5,838 miles covered in the final year. This steady usage suggests the car has not been sitting stationary, which explains the gradual wear on components like suspension bushes and brake hardware seen throughout the record. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front braking assembly and suspension geometry. The 2026 failure flagged fluctuating brakes and pitting on the front discs, which often indicates thin rotors or calipers that require replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance. Additionally, the 2024 record noted slight wear on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes. You should check for any play or uneven tyre wear during a test drive to determine if these suspension issues have deteriorated since the 2023 advisory regarding an out-of-shape tyre, which hinted at potential alignment issues or a failing shock absorber.