Ford 190l vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 190l
55%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 190l (55%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford 190l | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 55% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 45% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 110,740 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford 190l
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
- Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
- n/s/f spring hangar slightly corroded
- advise o/s/f wheel bearing slight play.
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 190l (55%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford 190l 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.