2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · KD17 BGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 85,012 miles passed, the car failed just one day prior due to a binding nearside rear service brake and a damaged windscreen. This suggests that faults are only addressed immediately upon facing a failure. The recurring nature of suspension-related issues across multiple years indicates that components are being left until they reach a point of significant deterioration. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Between the June 2023 test at 62,705 miles and the June 2024 test at 75,713 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles, representing a period of higher usage. The interval between tests has remained annual, showing the vehicle is used regularly, though the mechanical wear reflects this usage on the undercarriage components. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension assembly, specifically the axle bushes and swivel pins which were flagged as deteriorating in both 2023 and 2024. The recent failure for a binding rear brake in 2025 necessitates a check of the wheel bearing and caliper condition to ensure no heat damage has affected surrounding components. Additionally, the misting on rear shock absorbers noted in 2023 should be monitored for active leaks that may have progressed since the last inspection. The 2023 failure due to excessive smoke emissions also suggests the engine's fuel system or combustion quality was poor at that time, though subsequent passes indicate this was resolved.