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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Fiesta 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 turbo
86%
MOT pass rate · 175 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta turbo is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta turbo
MOT pass rate 73% 86% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 14% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 84,529 mi 54,973 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,835,744 175

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 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta turbo is the more reliable of the two — 86% 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.