2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YP16 VTT

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward minor consumable and peripheral defects. While the August 2025 test at 54,340 miles resulted in a pass, the tester identified a distorted nearside front road wheel, a damaged tyre sidewall, and an inoperative offside front seat tilt mechanism. These issues follow a pattern of recurring tyre and wheel concerns seen in the June 2023 test at 37,882 miles, where the vehicle failed on a fractured offside rear coil spring, thin front brake pads, and similar tyre and wheel defects. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 5,434 miles per year. The data shows a significant jump between June 2019 and December 2020, where mileage rose from 11,123 to 22,473, followed by a steady, predictable increase through to the most recent 2025 record. This low-use pattern often suggests light commuting but can sometimes lead to neglected maintenance of components that require regular movement, such as braking systems or suspension bushings. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front axle components and wheel assemblies. The recurring mentions of a distorted nearside front wheel and tyre sidewall damage suggest potential impacts or poor alignment that could affect steering precision. The 2023 failure involving a fractured coil spring indicates that while major suspension components have been addressed, the overall condition of the suspension system should be verified for any signs of premature wear or secondary damage. The brake history shows a previous failure for thin pads in 2023, so checking the remaining thickness of the discs and pads is necessary to ensure the recent pass reflects a complete service rather than a superficial fix. Although the 2024 test showed no defects, the subsequent appearance of tyre and wheel issues in 2025 suggests a lack of consistent attention to basic consumables. Focus should remain on the integrity of the tyres and the structural condition of the wheels to ensure no hidden cracks or bends exist beyond the reported distortions.