Ford 4910 vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 4910
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 4910 (71%) 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 4910 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 138,450 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford 4910
- Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
- Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
- Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
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 4910 (71%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford 4910 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.