Ford Auto-trail f62 vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Auto-trail f62
97%
MOT pass rate · 94 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Auto-trail f62 (97%) 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 Auto-trail f62 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 97% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 3% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 12,704 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 94 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford Auto-trail f62
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose NSR wheel arch trim missing/ bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front directional light bulb inop
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Auto-trail f62 (97%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Auto-trail f62 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.