2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CK15 AAV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 24 January 2026, issued just four days after a prior failed attempt. The most recent test recorded no defects, advisories, or failures, which indicates that the immediate safety and emissions concerns raised on the earlier visit were resolved. The maintenance trend over the four recorded tests is mixed but ultimately stable; an insecure offside headlamp caused a failure in January 2025, and a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint combined with a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system caused the January 2026 failure. The fact that these defects were rectified within days on both occasions and the intervening tests passed without comment suggests the keeper is attentive to remedial work rather than allowing defects to persist, though the recurrence of front suspension wear at this mileage is worth monitoring. With 82,302 miles recorded over an eleven-year service life, this Ford Fiesta has covered approximately 7,482 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of its age and segment. There are no evident gaps in the annual MOT frequency, suggesting consistent use rather than long periods of standing. This pattern of regular driving is generally beneficial for mechanical condition, as it reduces the risk of seized brake calipers, dried-out flexible brake hoses, perished fuel lines, and flat-spotted tyres. The mileage is sufficient to have worn through original brake discs and pads at least once, and the suspension components will have experienced meaningful fatigue from urban and main road use. Despite the clean pass on the most recent test, the failure history provides clear guidance on what a prospective buyer should physically inspect and monitor. The offside front suspension arm ball joint failure is the most mechanically significant item, as ball joints deteriorate progressively and can produce audible clonking over speed humps or when turning at low speed, vague steering response, or uneven inner-edge tyre wear on the offside front. Once a ball joint has been replaced, it is worth checking whether the lower control arm was renewed as a complete assembly or only the joint pressed in, as press-fit joints can wear prematurely if not installed correctly. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault could relate to a failed sensor valve stem, a wiring issue at the wheel arch, or simply outdated sensor batteries, and buyers should verify that the warning lamp extinguishes promptly after the correct pressures are set. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, additional inspection points beyond the MOT history are prudent. Check all four tyres, including the spare if present, for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of tread depth; an eleven-year-old car will be on its second or third set of tyres, and the current set should have at least 3mm of remaining tread. Examine the brake discs for a corroded lip at the outer edge and confirm the calipers slide freely without binding, which would manifest as pulling to one side under braking. Verify the 12V battery state of health, as original-equivalent units rarely exceed seven years, and inspect the condition of the coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid if applicable, since these degrade on a time basis rather than mileage. Finally, confirm the service book history, paying particular attention to the timing belt or chain replacement interval according to Ford's schedule for the 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.25 Duratec engine fitted, as neglected timing components on a high-mileage Fiesta can lead to catastrophic engine failure.