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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Streetka 8v convertible 1.6: 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 Streetka 8v convertible 1.6
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Streetka 8v convertible 1.6 (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford Fiesta Ford Streetka 8v convertible 1.6
MOT pass rate 73% ✓ 57%
MOT failure rate 27% ✓ 43%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 5.6
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 5%
Average mileage 84,529 mi 77,052 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,835,744 1

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 Streetka 8v convertible 1.6

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  3. Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Streetka 8v convertible 1.6 (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Streetka 8v convertible 1.6 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.