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2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec
VIN: WF0DXXGAKDFE12345
Verdict
Check before buyingA popular, cheap-to-run supermini — but the 1.0L EcoBoost has a known coolant-system weak point and there are two manufacturer recalls (one cooling-related). Confirm both recalls were completed and check the MOT advisories before buying.
2015
Year
Germany
Built in
2
Open recalls
£4,200
Typical value
Vehicle identification
Decoded from the VIN against the NHTSA vPIC manufacturer catalogue.
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | Ford |
Model | Fiesta Zetec |
Year | 2015 |
Body type | Hatchback, 5-door |
Engine | 1.0L EcoBoost (3-cyl turbo) |
Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Fuel | Petrol |
Country of origin | Germany — Cologne |
VIN decoding — ISO 3779
The 17 characters broken down position by position — a deterministic structural read.
Positions 1-3 (WMI) |
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Positions 4-8 (VDS) |
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Position 9 (check digit) |
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Position 10 (year) |
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Position 11 (plant) |
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Positions 12-17 (serial) |
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Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer safety recalls for this make/model. Source: DVSA / manufacturer recall database (GB).
Engine — Cooling / Coolant Hose
Campaign R/2017/123 · 2017-04-20
On some 1.0L EcoBoost engines a degraded coolant hose can cause loss of coolant and engine overheating, with a risk of localised fire if driven after the warning is ignored.
Remedy:
Franchised dealers inspect and replace the affected coolant hose and update the cooling-system software free of charge.
Body — Door Latch
Campaign R/2016/088 · 2016-09-14
A door latch may not fully engage, so a door could appear shut but open while driving. Reported across several Fiesta builds of this generation.
Remedy:
Dealers inspect and replace the affected latch assemblies free of charge under the campaign.
Reported events
Known problem areas for this make/model, cross-referenced with manufacturer recall history. Not an accident record — a signal of what to inspect.
Engine — 1.0L EcoBoost
2018-02-11
Owners report coolant loss and overheating on early 1.0L EcoBoost units — the well-known weak point for this generation; check the coolant system and service history.
Clutch / Transmission
2019-06-03
Premature clutch wear reported around 50,000 miles on manual cars driven mostly in town; budget for inspection.
Market value estimate
Indicative used-market range at the issue date.
£2,900
Low
£4,200
Typical
£5,600
High
Basis: UK private-sale range, ~55,000–80,000 miles, good condition with MOT history
What this report does not include
We are upfront about the blind spots so there are no surprises. For this vehicle and market:
Title-brand history
No write-off / outstanding-finance / stolen marker is included — those sit behind the paid DVLA/MIAFTR and finance registers. For a full provenance check, run an HPI-class check separately.
Odometer / mileage history
Mileage IS available for UK vehicles: the report cross-references the official DVSA MOT history (recorded odometer at each test) to flag mileage gaps or roll-backs. This is a real source — one of the few markets where it exists.
What's included in every report
Full VIN decode + ISO 3779 structural breakdown
All manufacturer safety recalls (NHTSA / EU)
Reported events and known problem areas
Market-value estimate range
A clear verdict + a downloadable PDF, accessible for life
About this example
Is this exactly what I receive?
Yes. This page shows the same sections as the paid Essentiel report, fully unblurred, for one example vehicle. Your report covers your VIN with its own data.
Is the data real?
The structure and data sources are exactly what the product uses for a UK vehicle (ISO 3779 decode, DVLA identification, DVSA MOT history, manufacturer recalls). The example values are illustrative of a genuine 2015 Ford Fiesta so you can judge the depth before buying.
Where does the data come from?
Official sources: ISO 3779 for the VIN structure, DVLA for identification, DVSA MOT history for mileage and advisories, and the manufacturer recall database for safety campaigns.
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