2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BP64 SOE

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a generally stable mechanical condition, though a persistent issue with tyre degradation requires attention. The most recent MOT test on 2026-01-07 at 23,414 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged an advisory for cracking and perishing on the nearside front outer tyre sidewall. This specific advisory has appeared repeatedly since the 2024 test at 21,331 miles, indicating a slow but worsening trend regarding rubber deterioration rather than a sudden structural failure. The vehicle passed its January 2025 retest on the same day after a headlamp aim failure was rectified, demonstrating that minor faults are being addressed, yet the recurring tyre advisories suggest consumable upkeep is lagging. Covering roughly 2,129 miles per year, this Fiesta has seen exceptionally low usage for an 11-year-old vehicle. The recorded mileage increased by 1,236 miles between the January 2024 test at 21,331 miles and the January 2025 test at 22,523 miles, before slowing significantly to just 891 miles over the subsequent twelve months leading to the January 2026 test at 23,414 miles. Such minimal recent accumulation raises the likelihood of extended periods of standing. Prolonged stationary periods often accelerate the exact rubber perishing and sidewall cracking documented in the MOT advisories, as tyres lose flexibility and degrade under static load and environmental exposure. A physical inspection must thoroughly assess the condition of all four tyres, paying particular attention to the inner treads and outer sidewalls where perishing has been repeatedly documented. Buyers should verify the manufacturing dates on the tyre sidewalls, as aged rubber poses a genuine risk of failure regardless of remaining tread depth. The repeated fitting of rear child seats, noted in the 2023 test at 20,095 miles, prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelts; a buyer must manually extract these restraints to check for fraying, slow retraction, or compromised webbing. While the headlamp aim was corrected in early 2025, checking the lens for moisture ingress and verifying the aim on an alignment rig remains prudent. Given the low mileage and potential for long stationary periods, inspecting the brake discs for surface corrosion and the suspension bushes for deterioration is advisable, as light use often leads to these components seizing or perishing rather than wearing evenly.