2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YJ15 RVL

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, though the maintenance trend suggests a decline in attention to basic consumables. The most recent test on 27 November 2025 resulted in an initial failure due to a non-functional nearside stop lamp and a perishing nearside front tyre. While the car passed the same day, the tester flagged the tyre as still cracking or perishing upon passing, indicating a superficial repair or a lenient pass on a degraded component. The mileage is exceptionally low for an eleven year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,641 miles per year. The odometer read 14,299 miles in April 2019 and reached 29,049 miles by November 2025. This low usage pattern often leads to rubber components degrading through age rather than wear. The record confirms this, as the tester noted perishing tyres on both the nearside and offside rear in September 2020, and again on the nearside front in November 2025. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of all tyre sidewalls and dates of manufacture. The recurring advisories for worn edges and perishing rubber, specifically the nearside front tyre flagged in December 2024 and November 2025, suggest the owner neglected timely replacements. This pattern of ignoring advisories until they become failures implies a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. Beyond the tyres, the lack of structural corrosion or suspension failures across the history is positive. However, given the low mileage and evidence of rubber perishing, the buyer must check the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion and inspect the suspension bushes for dry rotting. The vehicle has spent significant time stationary, which can lead to binding calipers or degraded seals that do not appear in a standard MOT but affect long-term reliability.