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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Fiesta active turbo: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Ford Fiesta active turbo
92%
MOT pass rate · 1,620 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta active turbo is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta active turbo
MOT pass rate 73% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 9%
Average mileage 84,529 mi 19,655 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,835,744 1,620

Most common faults

Ford Fiesta

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Ford Fiesta active turbo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta active turbo is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

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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.