2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · MW15 EUO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering components. While it passed its most recent test on 1 May 2026 at 58,919 miles, it failed just that same day with multiple critical safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a series of failures in 2025 and 2026 suggests the owner is only addressing the minimum repairs required to pass testing rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 58,919 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,356 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent with a vehicle that sits stationary frequently, as evidenced by the 3,160-mile gap between April 2024 and May 2025, and a similar increase in the following year. However, low-mileage operation often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, which is evident in the recurring issues with spring isolators and ball joints. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension. The tester has flagged persistent play in the steering rack inner joints and deteriorated ball joint dust covers, which indicate internal wear in the steering geometry. Furthermore, the nearside rear coil spring corrosion and deteriorating spring isolators have been noted across both 2025 and 2026, suggesting the rear suspension assembly is nearing the end of its functional life. The brakes and tyres also require attention. The front discs are pitted and scored, and the structural failure of the offside front tyre in the May 2026 test highlights a lack of basic pre-inspection checks. The buyer should verify that the nearside rear coil spring was actually replaced and check the steering rack for any knocking or excessive movement, as the record shows these faults have not been fully addressed in previous cycles.