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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2008
57.3% pass rate
from 72,548 tests in 2021
(3.2% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0028% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (13% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (13% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0069% fail on Switch (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0041% fail on Arm
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Switch
      • 0.0014% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0014% fail on Front fog lamp switch
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Battery(ies) (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0014% fail on Switch
    • 0.081% fail on Hazard warning (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Switch (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0069% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0028% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0014% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 13% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0014% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0014% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0014% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Axles (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Axle
      • 0.0014% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0014% fail on Operation
  • 11% fail on Brakes (6.7% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer (83% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance (24% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (23% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (21% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance (16% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (14% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (14% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.96% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (26% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Lever (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0028% fail on Brake slack adjuster
        • 0.0014% fail on Rod
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Electronic braking system (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.079% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
      • 0.0069% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0028% fail on Servos
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0096% fail on Other components
      • 0.0041% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0028% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.0014% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0055% fail on Air and vacuum systems (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0014% fail on Servos
    • 0.0014% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0069% fail on Window
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Bearing housing (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.032% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Belts
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tank (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on System
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frame (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frame condition (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.30% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Passenger's seat (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.096% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
      • 0.0041% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0014% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting condition (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.066% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Catch
        • 0.0014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0014% fail on Catch
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.0096% fail on Access panel (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Dropside (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Dropside condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0096% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0096% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0041% fail on Floor
    • 0.0028% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0014% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0014% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0014% fail on Towbar condition
  • 5.2% fail on Steering (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0041% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0096% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.61% fail on Steering gear (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Steering rack (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Steering box
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other components (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Rams (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pump
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Steering box
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0041% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0041% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0028% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0014% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.0028% fail on Electronic power steering (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0014% fail on Steering shaft
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (13% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0055% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0041% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.019% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.91% fail on Compression ignition (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0096% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0055% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0014% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0014% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0014% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Transmission oil leaks (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0028% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0014% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0014% fail on Hubs
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0014% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0083% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0028% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0028% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0028% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0014% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0014% fail on Doors
      • 0.0014% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Fiesta (2008 - 2013)
    Well built with an upmarket interior. Enjoyable and involving to drive. Cheap to run 1.6TDCI ECOnetic. Exceptional reliability record. Very few problems reported despite more than 500,000 sold.
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008)
    Good handling and comfortable ride. Tidy design. Reasonably spacious. Plenty of choice second-hand. Good reputation for reliability.

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