MOT reliability
Ford Fiasta
5 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ford Fiasta vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiasta has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 193,988 miles.
5
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
4,270
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fiasta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiasta MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Steering11%
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Identification & plates10%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Ford Fiasta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Ford Fiasta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiasta MOT tests:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Ford Fiasta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 23 | 74% | 78,086 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 88,048 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 732,368 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 24,501 |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 46,937 |
Ford Fiasta reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ford Fiasta vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fiasta MOT issues are:
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Oil leak; Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Ford Fiasta in our data has covered around
193,988 miles.
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