2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YS16 ROU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 84,189 miles passed after following a failure just one day prior. While the immediate faults regarding the nearside indicator, missing mirror cover, and rear tyre were rectified, the recurring advisories suggest the owner only performs the minimum repairs necessary to pass the annual test rather than addressing mechanical issues as they develop. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 13,000 miles between the 2023 test at 60,170 miles and the 2024 test at 70,657 miles, indicating steady annual use. However, the rapid accumulation of faults in April 2024 within just 236 miles suggests that components were reaching the end of their simultaneously or were neglected between service intervals. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry and braking components. The 2024 failure flagged worn lower suspension arm ball joints on both the nearside and offside sides, while the front brake discs showed signs of pitting and scoring. Furthermore, the offside rear tyre being worn on the inner edge in May 2025 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that has not been properly resolved. A physical inspection should check for uneven tyre wear across all axles and verify that the ball joints are now free of play.