2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FA15 XTX

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 July 2025 at 37,248 miles, passed, but the tester flagged a corroded offside rear coil spring and slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. These are not new issues. The coil spring corrosion advisory has appeared in every single annual test since July 2023, indicating a persistent, worsening structural rust problem that has been monitored rather than repaired. The front suspension ball joint advisories are also new for 2025, suggesting the front end is now developing wear. Overall, the maintenance trend is stable in terms of passing the test, but the underlying condition of the suspension and structural corrosion is slowly deteriorating. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 11-year-old vehicle. The car has covered just 37,248 miles since 2015, averaging roughly 3,386 miles per year. The annual test records show a consistent, gradual accumulation: 25,333 miles in July 2021, 28,725 in 2022, 31,863 in 2023, 34,917 in 2024, and 37,248 in 2025. This equates to approximately 3,000 to 3,300 miles per year in recent years, with no sudden jumps or gaps in the record. Such low mileage typically reduces wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres, yet the history shows these components still require regular attention, as evidenced by the 2023 advisory for thin front brake pads and multiple tyre condition warnings in 2021. A buyer should inspect the offside rear coil spring in person without delay. The corrosion has been flagged for three consecutive years, and a severely corroded coil spring can snap, causing sudden suspension collapse and unpredictable handling. The front lower suspension arm ball joints, both flagged with slight play in the 2025 test, should be checked for excessive wear, as this can lead to vague steering and uneven tyre wear. The rear axle swivel pins and bushes, noted as perishing and separating in the 2022 test, may have deteriorated further and require inspection for play. Beyond the advisories, the bodywork and underbody around the rear suspension mounting points should be examined for advanced corrosion, as the recurring coil spring issue suggests long-term exposure to moisture and salt. The braking system, including disc condition and pad thickness, should be verified despite the low mileage, given the 2023 advisory. Finally, the tyres should be checked for age-related cracking, as the 2021 test highlighted perishing on multiple tyres, a common issue on vehicles that stand for long periods.