2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · OO04 RAR

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging consumable degradation. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 14,461 miles passed, it introduced defects regarding perished rubber on both nearside and offside rear tyres. This indicates that despite the lack of defects in previous years, the rubber components are now beginning to fail due to age rather than tread wear. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,315 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2025, the car covered only 2,839 miles, suggesting a consistent history of short-distance trips or long periods of inactivity. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and suspension components, but it significantly increases the risk of age-related issues such as dry dry seals, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation which occur when vehicles sit without regular use. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of the tyres, as the 2025 advisory confirms the rear rubber is cracking and perishing. The TPMS light noted during the July 2024 test at 13,809 miles also requires investigation to ensure a sensor has not failed or developed a slow leak elsewhere. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for brake surface corrosion on the discs and verify that the handbrake is not seizing, as these components often suffer from rust on low-mileage cars that are not driven frequently enough to clear away deposits.