2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YF16 AVL

The 2016 Ford Fiesta’s most recent MOT, conducted just six months ago on 19 November 2025 at 42,865 miles, passed without any recorded defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets minimum roadworthiness standards. However, the preceding history reveals a pattern of recurring low-severity issues rather than a stable maintenance trend. The 2024 test at 39,058 miles flagged corrosion on the offside front brake pipe and a damaged near-side rear tyre, while the 2022 test at 32,929 miles highlighted excessive wear on three tyres and worn rear sub-frame pins or bushes—all classified as non-failing advisories. Though none of these faults resulted in test failures, their repetition suggests deferred maintenance rather than genuine mechanical resilience. The recorded mileage of 42,865 miles over nearly ten years—approximately 4,286 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the absence of any gaps in MOT testing. The consistent annual mileage increments (e.g., 3,090 miles between the 2021 and 2022 tests, 3,060 miles between 2022 and 2023) imply either light usage or prolonged periods of storage, which can accelerate certain forms of wear, such as tyre degradation and suspension bush deterioration. The lack of rapid mileage accumulation rules out aggressive driving as a contributing factor to the observed faults. A prospective buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension components, particularly the rear sub-frame pins or bushes, which were flagged in 2022 and could now exhibit increased play or cracking. The offside front brake pipe corrosion from 2024 warrants verification for rust penetration or leakage, while the tyres—especially the near-side rear—should be examined for uneven wear, perishing, or embedded debris. Given the history of tyre-related advisories, a thorough check of tread depth and lateral wear patterns is essential, as is an assessment of the exhaust system for signs of rust or damage, though this was not previously noted in the MOT records. Structural integrity, particularly around the wheel arches and sub-frame, should also be scrutinised for corrosion or damage that may not have been detected in previous tests.