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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Independence twin auto: 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 Independence twin auto
79%
MOT pass rate · 26 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Independence twin auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford Fiesta Ford Independence twin auto
MOT pass rate 73% 79% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 21% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 84,529 mi 47,007 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,835,744 26

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 Independence twin auto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Independence twin auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Independence twin auto 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.