Ford Fiesta vs Ford Sapphire 2000e: 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 Sapphire 2000e
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,527 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Sapphire 2000e (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Sapphire 2000e |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 38,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 1,527 |
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 Sapphire 2000e
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Sapphire 2000e (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Sapphire 2000e 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.