2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AP15 HMV

A clean MOT history with no advisories across multiple tests makes this 2015 Ford Fiesta a notably tidy prospect from a documented roadworthiness standpoint. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the outcomes of the 2024 and 2023 passes, all of which produced no advisory items. The presence of paired pass and fail entries on the same date in both 2025 and 2023 is consistent with standard DVSA practice where a failure is logged immediately before a same-day retest that subsequently passes, rather than indicating any persistent or unresolved mechanical issue. With no recorded advisories relating to brake components, suspension, corrosion, tyres, or exhaust emissions across the entire visible test history, there is no documented pattern of component wear or deterioration to suggest underlying neglect. With 48,598 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this Fiesta has averaged around 4,418 miles annually, which sits well below typical figures for a vehicle of this age and class. Such a low accumulation rate suggests the car has likely seen a mix of shorter urban journeys, occasional longer runs, and potentially extended periods of inactivity. Lower mileage does reduce wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, engine internals, and transmission, but it can also accelerate ageing of items that suffer from disuse, including brake discs developing surface corrosion, brake calipers seizing on their slide pins, and suspension bushes and ball joints deteriorating through lack of movement. Any test drive should therefore pay close attention to the smoothness of braking, the absence of any scraping or grinding from the caliper areas, and the free movement of the suspension without toppling noises. Given the absence of any component-specific advisories, the inspection on a viewing or test drive should concentrate on the typical Fiesta weak points that may not yet have reached advisory threshold but could be approaching it at this age and mileage. Pay particular attention to the rear drum brake setup, as the self-adjusting mechanisms and handbrake cables are known to seize on Fiesta models of this era, so confirm the handbrake holds on a slope without needing excessive lever travel. Listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, and check for any wandering or pulling under braking that might indicate a binding caliper rather than a warped disc. Inspect the underside for any fresh underseal masking corrosion on the rear axle beam, suspension mounting points, and around the subframe, as these are common corrosion hotspots on Mk7 Fiestas regardless of MOT history. Under the bonnet, the 1.25 or 1.4 Duratec petrol engine fitted to this generation should be cold-started during your viewing to confirm a smooth tick-over without misfires, excessive vibration, or coolant loss from the expansion bottle. Check the cam belt or timing chain service history if records are available, as the chain-driven variants can develop stretching rattles on cold start if neglected. With the Fiesta being a low-mileage example, verify that the vehicle has been regularly exercised, as prolonged standing can lead to oil leaks from the cam cover gasket and valve cover, plus drying of the rubber timing chain tensioner seals. A thorough test drive covering dual carriageway speeds, town traffic, and a section of uneven B-road surface will give the clearest indication of whether this well-documented clean-history example remains mechanically sound or whether low usage has introduced any latent issues requiring rectification.