Ford Fiesta vs Ford Svtf150 pick-up: 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 Svtf150 pick-up
58%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Svtf150 pick-up (58%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Svtf150 pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 58% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 42% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 4.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 1 |
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 Svtf150 pick-up
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s on limits replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Svtf150 pick-up (58%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.