2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CC09 CWC

The mechanical history of this 2015 Ford Fiesta is dominated by an almost unbroken sequence of clean passes, interrupted only by a single tyre-related failure in late 2024. The most recent test on 15 December 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the clean results from December 2023 and December 2022. The lone blemish came on 20 December 2024, when a nearside front tyre was deemed dangerous due to exposed ply or cords, alongside an advisory noting an offside front tyre wearing prematurely on its inner edge. Critically, a retest the following day confirmed the car had been rectified, suggesting the issue was addressed promptly rather than reflecting any underlying suspension geometry fault at that time. Taken as a whole, the DVSA record points to a vehicle with a fundamentally sound roadworthiness profile, with the tyre incident appearing to be an isolated consumable event rather than the first sign of a chronic mechanical pattern. With 67,325 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this car has covered an average of around 6,120 miles annually, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical range for a UK-driven Fiesta of this generation. There are no extended gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long periods of standing, which is reassuring given the well-known vulnerabilities of lightly used vehicles to brake caliper seizure, dry rubber seals, and moisture accumulation in the brake fluid. Equally, the mileage is not high enough to raise immediate concerns over clutch wear, dual-mass flywheel fatigue, or major drivetrain servicing, meaning the major mechanical components should still have a reasonable service life ahead, provided the cam belt or timing chain replacement schedule has been observed according to Ford's intervals. Given the inner-edge wear advisory on the offside front tyre recorded alongside the dangerous nearside failure, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension geometry during any inspection. Symptoms to monitor on a test drive include steering pull to one side under braking or acceleration, uneven or rapid front tyre wear on subsequent rotations, knocking or clonking from the front struts over uneven surfaces, and any vagueness or wandering from the steering rack around the straight-ahead position. It would be worth having the camber and tracking professionally checked, as excessive negative camber or worn front strut top mounts, wishbones, or drop links are common Fiesta complaints that can shred front tyres well before the legal tread limit. A physical inspection of the tyres themselves is essential, checking for uneven shoulder wear, sidewall cracking, or bulges that would warrant immediate replacement. Beyond the front end, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough general appraisal given the car's age, focusing on areas not always captured by an MOT. Listen for any timing chain rattle on initial startup from cold, which is a known weakness on older Fiesta EcoBoost engines, and check for oil leaks around the sump plug, cam cover gasket, and turbo oil return pipe. Inspect the rear axle and subframe mounting points for surface corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches and jacking points, as Fiesta structural corrosion advisories become more common once vehicles pass the ten-year mark. On the test drive, feel for a binding brake caliper by ensuring the car rolls freely when released at low speed, test the clutch for any slipping under load in a high gear, and verify that the heater matrix is functioning fully, as climate control faults are a recurring Fiesta complaint. A full service history verification, particularly confirming the timing chain or belt replacement interval, will be the most valuable piece of supporting documentation any buyer can secure before committing.