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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.4% pass rate
from 103,599 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Springs (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.00097% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.00097% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints (14% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (18% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.00097% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.94% fail on Axles (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.00097% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.00097% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.00097% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.00097% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (82% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters (11% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Switch
      • 0.00097% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.00097% fail on Arm
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (13% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (8.4% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.00097% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.00097% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.00097% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Switch (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Horn (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Battery(ies) (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.00097% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.056% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0048% fail on Switch
      • 0.0019% fail on All position lamps
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (12% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0048% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.00097% fail on Window
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0087% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0029% fail on Locking devices (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Other components
        • 0.0019% fail on Steering component
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.00097% fail on Operation
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0077% fail on Power steering (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0019% fail on Other components
    • 0.0058% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0039% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0039% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0029% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.00097% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (8.5% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (8.6% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0077% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Cable (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.00097% fail on Lever
        • 0.00097% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (16% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.00097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.00097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.081% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.00097% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.00097% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.00097% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.00097% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Electronic braking system (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.034% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0058% fail on Valves
      • 0.0019% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.00097% fail on Servos
    • 0.039% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pedal (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Hand lever (98% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Parking brake control (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0039% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0019% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.00097% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.00097% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Compression ignition (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.00097% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.00097% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.00097% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.00097% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Engine oil leaks (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0087% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0097% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0068% fail on Undertray
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Belts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.086% fail on Body (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Other body component (46% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
      • 0.0019% fail on Body condition
    • 0.085% fail on Fuel system (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Tank (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Hose
    • 0.034% fail on Doors (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.00097% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0097% fail on Driver's door (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Door condition (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Catch
        • 0.0019% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0068% fail on Other passenger's door (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0068% fail on Bracket
    • 0.018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0029% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0039% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0019% fail on Load security
      • 0.00097% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.00097% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.00097% fail on Access panel
    • 0.00097% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.00097% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.00097% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.00097% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (22% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0097% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0077% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0087% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.00097% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.0058% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0029% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0029% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.00097% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.00097% fail on Speedometer
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  • 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.

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