Ford Fiesta reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,959,383 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,959,383 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 66% of Ford Fiesta cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Fiesta tends to fail
Share of Ford Fiesta cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, suspension, steering. Holds up better than average on seat belts, brakes, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Ford Fiesta reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Fiesta is more demanding than average for its age: 66% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, suspension and steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Fiesta?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Fiesta in 2024: up to 3 years, 88%; 4 to 7 years, 83%; 8 to 12 years, 66%; and 13 years and older, 55%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Fiesta MOT?
For Ford Fiesta cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (6.2% of tests vs 4.6% fleet), steering (3.5% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).