2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EX65 KVL

A clean and unblemished current MOT pass, dated 21 August 2026 with no advisories or failures recorded, sits at the end of a generally favourable DVSA history for this 2015 Ford Fiesta, though the file is not entirely without incident. Across the recorded tests the vehicle has passed on every occasion bar one, with the 2024 examination noting that the front brake pads were wearing thin and both front brake discs were worn though not excessively, and the 2023 test resulting in a failure due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring. The absence of any repeat advisories on the braking components in the two subsequent passes suggests the discs and pads were either renewed or have not yet reached a further advisory threshold, while the broken spring would have been rectified at the point of failure to clear the test. Overall the trajectory is one of an improving record, with the two most recent examinations both returning clean results and no new mechanical concerns flagged by the examiner. The recorded mileage of 44,880 miles across an 11-year-old vehicle equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 4,080 miles, which is notably below the typical usage pattern for a car of this age and type. There are no significant gaps between test dates that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, with the examinations falling at regular annual intervals from 2023 onwards. This lower-than-average mileage profile means that wear-related items such as brake friction material, tyres, drive belts and suspension components have generally accumulated fewer operating hours than a higher-mileage equivalent, but it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods, which can affect items not directly tested under the MOT such as brake caliper slide pins, brake hydraulic seals, suspension bushes and the clutch release mechanism. The fact that the rear coil spring fractured despite the modest mileage is a point worth weighing, as coil spring failures on Fiestas of this generation are not uncommon and can recur if related factors such as ride height, spring rate compatibility or corrosion are not addressed. For a prospective buyer, the front brake components flagged in the 2024 advisory deserve direct physical verification. The pads should be inspected for remaining friction thickness, and the discs measured for wear against the manufacturer's minimum thickness specification, with particular attention to lipping around the outer edge and any scoring or hot spots on the disc surface. On a test drive, any pulsation through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application would indicate disc runout or distortion, while a pulling sensation to one side under braking could suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Given the fractured rear coil spring recorded in 2023, the replacement spring should be confirmed as a matched component, and the offside rear spring warrants close inspection for any signs of cracking, sagging or corrosion at the lower seat, as fractured springs on this model can sometimes present on both sides. The suspension as a whole should be exercised over uneven surfaces during the test drive, with the buyer listening for clonking or knocking noises from the rear which could indicate worn trailing arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links or spring seats. Steering should remain precise without excessive play at the front wheels, and the car should track straight without pulling on a level road. With low mileage of this nature, it is also prudent to check that the brake calipers release cleanly rather than dragging, which can be detected by a wheel remaining warmer than the others after a short drive, and to confirm that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline. While the MOT record is broadly reassuring and shows a stable mechanical position heading into the latest test, these targeted checks on the specific components previously flagged will help establish the present condition of the braking and suspension systems before purchase.