2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WC57 LEY

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a notably sparse MOT history, with only a single recorded test at the recent date of 17 August 2026, where it passed with no advisories or defects recorded against it. This clean single-entry record provides no historical baseline against which to measure wear trends, component degradation, or recurring issues, so the prospective buyer has only a single data point on which to base any roadworthiness judgement. While a clean pass is a positive immediate indicator on the day of testing, the absence of prior recorded data means there is no documented evidence to confirm how the vehicle has aged across suspension, braking, or corrosion-prone areas over the past decade. Recorded mileage stands at 76,807 miles across an approximate eleven-year lifespan, equating to around 6,982 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. This level of usage suggests a reasonable balance between component wear and standing time, meaning consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes are likely to have experienced moderate but not excessive service life demands. The annual accumulation is not low enough to raise immediate concerns about prolonged standing periods affecting items like brake calipers seizing or internal corrosion in the exhaust system, nor is it high enough to suggest heavy commercial or motorway-fleet use that would accelerate drivetrain wear. Given the lack of any advisory or failure items in the recorded history, a physical inspection becomes particularly important to identify the common Fiesta-specific weak points that would not necessarily trigger an MOT failure but could be approaching the end of their service life. On a test drive, pay close attention to the front suspension, listening for knocking or clonking noises from the anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower wishbone components, which are well-documented wear items on this model and often present as rattles over speed humps or during full-lock manoeuvres. The rear beam axle bushings are another known concern; these can cause vague steering, instability on uneven surfaces, or a vague wandering sensation at higher speeds, and they should be inspected for cracking or separation. Braking performance and feel should also be evaluated carefully, particularly checking for any judder through the steering wheel under braking, which would suggest front disc warping, and any pulling to one side, which could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The steering rack and PAS components should be assessed for signs of seepage, as hydraulic fluid leaks from the power steering system are a frequent finding on higher-mileage Fiestas. Finally, given the vehicle's age, a thorough under-bonnet and under-floor visual check for corrosion around the rear wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounting points is advisable, along with an inspection of the undertray and exhaust mounting rubbers, as eleven years of road use in UK conditions will inevitably have introduced surface oxidation even on a structurally sound example.