Ford Fiesta vs Ford Modela: 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 Modela
92%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Modela (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Modela |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 44,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 3 |
Most common faults
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)
Ford Modela
- Coolant leak
- Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis and clips modified and not fully welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- parking brake application uneven
- Oil leak
- Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Modela (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Modela 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.