Ford 190 vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 190
59%
MOT pass rate · 58 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 59%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford 190 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 59% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 41% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 88,558 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 58 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford 190
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Ford Fiesta
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 59%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford 190 report Full Ford Fiesta report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.