Ford Fiesta MOT Results
Registered in 200659.0% pass rate
from 76,753 tests in 2017
(2.6% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(5.1% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Stop lamp (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (10% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Position lamps
(3.9% better than other 2006 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Front lamps (10% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Rear lamps (61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.064% fail on All position lamps
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3.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(33% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Flashing type
(33% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Individual lamps (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.42% fail on All direction indicators (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Tell tales (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Switch (71% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Flashing type
(33% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(21% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp (19% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Matched pair
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0.0065% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(92% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.0052% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Headlamp levelling device (77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Switch (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Horn (16% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Fog lamp (61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Tell tale
- 0.16% fail on Battery (67% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Rear reflectors (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.020% fail on
Hazard warning
(73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0091% fail on Lamp (70% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0039% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Trailer electrical socket (88% better than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension
(29% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Coil springs
(24% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Location (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Shock absorbers
(80% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Wheel bearings
(100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Rear (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Front
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1.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(58% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (57% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Linkage condition (58% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0078% fail on Attachment (88% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Suspension arms
(76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0039% fail on Attachment (96% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Constant velocity joints (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Couplings
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0.013% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Prescribed areas
(36% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Component mounting (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.025% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.29% fail on Front suspension joints (71% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.19% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Trailing arms
(45% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (43% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Attachment
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0.090% fail on
Sub-frames
(49% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.014% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Attachment (73% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(58% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Condition
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
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0.023% fail on
Axles
- 0.010% fail on Axle beam
- 0.010% fail on Swivel joints/housing
- 0.0013% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0013% fail on Clearance
- 0.012% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.010% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.010% fail on Suspension unit
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0.010% fail on
Bonded suspension
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0091% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
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0.0078% fail on
Radius arms
(85% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
- 0.0026% fail on General condition
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0.0013% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
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3.7% fail on
Coil springs
(24% better than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
(5.0% better than other 2006 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(98% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Components
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Pipes (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Hoses
- 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.017% fail on Cylinders
- 0.0013% fail on Servos
- 0.0013% fail on Pump
- 0.30% fail on Leaks (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.050% fail on Operation
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5.7% fail on
Components
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Brake performance
(26% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Rear wheels (31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front wheels
- 0.32% fail on Brake imbalance (17% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake operation (63% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Hub components
(52% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Brake calipers (76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0078% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0039% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.0013% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.78% fail on ABS (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake
(31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Fitment
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0.20% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.20% fail on
Pedal
- 0.16% fail on Anti-slip (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Restricted movement (47% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Mechanical components
(44% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Cable (39% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Lever
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0.0091% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(68% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.0078% fail on
Components
- 0.0039% fail on Pipes
- 0.0026% fail on Hoses
- 0.0013% fail on Servos
- 0.0013% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.0078% fail on
Components
- 0.0091% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0065% fail on Electronic stability system (97% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Additional braking devices
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5.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(98% worse than other 2006 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(18% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Bonnet (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Windscreen (18% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0026% fail on Indirect vision devices
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7.9% fail on
Tyres
(7.4% better than other 2006 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (6.8% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Size/type (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Valve stem (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.8% fail on Emissions
- 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.33% fail on
Fuel system
(26% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Cap
- 0.12% fail on System (32% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Pipe
- 0.0039% fail on Hose
- 0.0013% fail on Tank
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3.5% fail on
Steering
(15% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
- 2.4% fail on Track rod end (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Steering rack (30% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Free play
(78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Steering arm (80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0091% fail on Drag link end (83% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.0039% fail on
Other components
(79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Steering pivot point (84% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Steering component
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0.70% fail on
Power steering
(150% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Other components (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Pump
- 0.016% fail on Rams
- 0.0065% fail on Drive system
- 0.063% fail on Steering operation
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0.0065% fail on
Steering control
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.0026% fail on
Steering coupling
(81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Universal joint (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0013% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0013% fail on Steering column
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0.0026% fail on
Steering coupling
(81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Locking devices (90% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
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0.79% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(24% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Body condition
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0.23% fail on
Seats
(47% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Drivers (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Passengers
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0.077% fail on
Doors
(80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Drivers (56% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Passengers other (89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Passengers front (76% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.063% fail on Chassis
- 0.059% fail on Engine mountings (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Body security (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Load security
- 0.027% fail on Access panel (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0091% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0039% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0013% fail on Dropside
- 0.0052% fail on Speedometer
- 0.0013% fail on Spare wheel
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0.75% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(58% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Seat belts
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (44% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Requirements
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.0039% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0026% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.0013% fail on Anchorage's
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0.27% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag (66% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
- 0.0013% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.48% fail on
Seat belts
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.66% fail on Registration plate
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0.64% fail on
Road Wheels
(46% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (64% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.0013% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0013% fail on Towbar
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