should I avoid buying a car with an MoT advisory?

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should I avoid buying a car with an MoT advisory?

I’ve looked at a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The MoT history shows the last advisory as 'Nearside & Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom'. Should I avoid buying this car?

Asked on 20 August 2020 by Donna

Answered by Dan Powell

A common problem with any seven-year-old car. I'd recommend finding another Fiesta to buy. There are thousands on the used market and this means you can be quite picky on spec and condition.

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