MOT reliability
Ford Fiesta style
3,246 vehicles · 16,049 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3,246 Ford Fiesta style vehicles and 16,049 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta style has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,943 miles.
3,246
Vehicles
16,049
MOT tests
6,173
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fiesta style problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta style MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other28%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Brakes14%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
Ford Fiesta style pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 68% |
| 4 | 12 | 92% |
| 5 | 14 | 86% |
| 6 | 14 | 86% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 19 | 63% |
| 9 | 15 | 80% |
| 10 | 17 | 71% |
| 11 | 16 | 69% |
| 12 | 15 | 60% |
| 13 | 9 | 100% |
| 14 | 13 | 54% |
| 15 | 12 | 58% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Other (1,955), Petrol (1,271), Diesel (19), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Ford Fiesta style MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta style MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
Ford Fiesta style pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 25 | 60% | 96,384 |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 100,971 |
| 2013 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 127,354 |
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 78,617 |
| 2009 | 2 | 35 | 77% | 98,019 |
| 2008 | 2 | 41 | 76% | 52,550 |
| 2007 | 3 | 60 | 75% | 79,008 |
Ford Fiesta style reliability FAQ
Across 3,246 Ford Fiesta style vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta style MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)).
The typical Ford Fiesta style in our data has covered around
94,943 miles.
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