2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WV16 PZP

The 2026‑07‑29 MOT at 89,708 miles resulted in a pass, with only a minor fluid leak noted and no defects under the major categories, indicating that the vehicle is presently roadworthy. The overall trend appears to be improving, as earlier failures concerning coil springs and stop lamps have not recurred in the most recent test, though recurring tyre wear and stop‑lamp issues across multiple earlier tests suggest ongoing maintenance gaps. At ten years old the 89,708 recorded miles equate to roughly 8,971 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Mileage accumulation shows noticeable variation: from 52,941 miles in August 2023 to 70,822 miles in July 2024 the car covered 17,881 miles in about eleven months, and from 70,822 miles in July 2024 to 85,253 miles in July 2025 added another 14,431 miles over a full year, indicating periods of intensive use, while the interval from 2020‑03‑05 (20,475 miles) to 2021‑10‑14 (30,072 miles) saw a more moderate increase of 9,597 miles over roughly one and a half years. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system closely, looking for cracks or broken coils in the near‑side and off‑side springs identified at 52,941 miles in 2023 and again at 70,822 miles in 2024, and checking the condition of bushes, shock absorbers and mounting points for corrosion or wear. Brake components merit attention because repeated stop‑lamp failures and uneven tyre wear suggest possible drag or binding in the rear brakes, so the discs, pads, calipers and parking brake should be examined for scoring, uneven wear or seized parts. Tyre condition must be verified; the history shows consistent wear on the inner edges of the front tyres and on the edges of the rear tyres, which may indicate mis‑alignment, worn suspension bushes or incorrect tyre pressures, so a full tread depth measurement and wheel alignment check are essential. Although the latest MOT clears the vehicle for road use, the recurring tyre wear, stop‑lamp faults and coil‑spring damage point to underlying maintenance gaps, and a thorough physical inspection of suspension integrity, brake health, tyre wear patterns and any signs of fluid leakage or structural rust is advisable before purchase.