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2016 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec

84,000 miles Manual Petrol 2 owners Fife

£4,450

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How this vehicle compares

7th cheapest of 31 similar cars in Fife

Lower mileage than 13% of similar cars

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£4,450

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Vehicle details

Year 2016

Registration NJ16 ZSY

Fuel economy 54 mpg

Power 81 bhp

Engine 1.25

Body type Hatchback

Transmission Manual

Fuel Petrol

Doors 5

Seats 5

Description

This 2016 Ford Fiesta Zetec pairs nimble handling with everyday practicality, driven by an economical 1.25-litre petrol engine that feels lively around town and efficient on longer runs. The chassis and electric power steering deliver a composed, confidence-inspiring ride, while its compact dimensions make parking simple without feeling cramped inside.

Inside, comfortable seating and straightforward controls create a pleasant cabin for daily commutes and weekend trips, and low insurance and running costs keep ownership affordable. Well maintained with sensible equipment and a tidy finish, this Fiesta is an ideal choice for drivers seeking a reliable, economical hatchback that remains engaging to drive.

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Vehicle health & MOT history for NJ16 ZSY

Poor MOT condition

High maintenance risk

Multiple issues, serious defects or strong wear signals found.

Last result: Passed Expires: 12 Apr 2026 Tests: 10

MOT has expired

Wear and tear detected in MOT history

Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across tyre wear, brake wear, suspension wear, exhaust condition

Vehicle has recorded MOT failures

MOT pass consistency is lower than ideal

05 Apr 2025

Mileage 77,995 miles

Passed

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON LOW MARK

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES INNER FACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

12 Apr 2024

Mileage 67,226 miles

Passed

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low had to be topped up prior to test

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

central rear and rear most heat shields both loose with one fixing corroded through on each

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

11 Apr 2024

Mileage 67,226 miles

Failed

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low had to be topped up prior to test

tpms light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn further on edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished 195/55/15 Dot:3220 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked an perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

central rear and rear most heat shields both loose with one fixing corroded through on each

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

06 Apr 2023

Mileage 58,975 miles

Passed

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant below min

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms light on dash

both front valves leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

07 Apr 2022

Mileage 51,147 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

07 Apr 2022

Mileage 51,147 miles

Failed

TPMS light on

Advise coolant level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit 195/55/15 dot 4619 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

13 Apr 2021

Mileage 43,681 miles

Passed

Advise tyre pressure warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near limit 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Advise oil level just above minimum

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split and slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split and deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

28 Mar 2020

Mileage 35,768 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracked and perished allowing slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

28 Mar 2020

Mileage 35,768 miles

Failed

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked and perished and cords showing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracked and perished allowing slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

28 Mar 2019

Mileage 27,352 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked in tread. 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Safety

Risk level

Higher risk

Price significantly below similar vehicles

Recommendation

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Summary

Use case fit

Practical

Family Daily Weekend

A practical fit for family use, everyday driving and weekend trips.

Cost

Annual cost

Estimated

£2,337 / year

Insurance £650

Fuel £977

Maintenance £540

Road tax £170

Best points and things to consider

Quick summary

Best points

Strengths

Priced very competitively against similar vehicles.
Practical five-door layout.
Suitable for family or daily use.
Compact shape works well for everyday driving.

Things to consider

Before travelling

MOT history suggests extra checks are sensible.
MOT appears to be expired.
Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
Condition indicators suggest extra checks are sensible.

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Specifications and equipment

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Courtesy Lights
Drivers 4-Way Adjustment
Front Comfort Seats
Front Seatback Map Pockets
Heated Front Windscreen
Leather Gear Knob
Leather Handbrake
Manual Air Conditioning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Gearshift Indicator
Hill Start Assist
MyKey

6 Speakers
AUX Connection
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone
CD Audio System
DAB Radio
Emergency Assistance
Ford SYNC
Trip Computer
USB Connection
Voice Control

EcoMode
Electric Power Steering
Traction Control

Capless Refuelling System
Curtain Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Emergency Brake Warning
Engine Immobiliser
Front Passenger Airbag
Head and Thorax Airbags
High-Mounted Brake Light
ISOFIX
Locking Wheel Nuts
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Remote Central Locking
Tyre Inflator Kit
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

15in Alloy Wheels
Body Colour Bumpers
Body Colour Mirrors
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Grille Surround
Front Fog Lights
Halogen Projector Headlights
Rear Spoiler
Tailgate Chrome Handle
Tinted Glass

Note: specifications are provided by the seller. We recommend verifying them before purchasing.

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