2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WV16 UFR

The maintenance trend for this Fiesta is currently stable and improving. The most recent test on 2025-09-25 at 39,469 miles passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle is in sound mechanical order today. The tester flagged no issues, a significant improvement over the 2023 test. This suggests the previous owner addressed the suspension wear promptly, restoring the chassis to a compliant standard. Covering roughly 3,947 miles per year, the mileage is notably low for a 2016 vehicle. The record shows a gap of 3,115 miles between October 2022 and October 2023, followed by a jump of 3,115 miles in the subsequent year, and finally a 3,119-mile increase leading to the September 2025 test. This pattern points to sporadic, short-term usage rather than sustained long-distance driving. Prolonged standing can cause seized components or flat-spotted tyres, yet the recent MOT passes suggest no lasting damage from this dormancy. Buyers should inspect the rear suspension closely. During the 2023-10-06 test at 33,234 miles, the tester flagged excessively worn nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes. Although the subsequent tests passed, worn suspension bushes often mask deeper structural corrosion or alignment issues common in older Fiestas. The tester also flagged a nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge during the same 2023 test, a classic symptom of misaligned tracking or degraded suspension bushes. While the 2024 and 2025 tests passed, a physical check for play in the rear axle and uneven tyre wear remains prudent. Examine the rear coil springs for cracking, and ensure the exhaust system remains intact, as standing vehicles frequently suffer from accelerated corrosion along the seams.