Ford Fiesta MOT Results
Registered in 200762.6% pass rate
from 78,795 tests in 2017
(5.5% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.
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22% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(11% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.2% fail on Front lamps (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Rear lamps (66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.052% fail on All position lamps
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(9.8% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp (6.9% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0089% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0063% fail on Headlamp levelling device (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0063% fail on Matched pair
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0.0051% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(93% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0025% fail on Switch (86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Dipswitch
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Individual lamps (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Tell tales (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Switch (85% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Horn
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0.27% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Fog lamp (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0013% fail on Switch
- 0.091% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Battery (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Rear reflectors (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.029% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.011% fail on Lamp
- 0.011% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0063% fail on Switch (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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8.5% fail on
Brakes
(10% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Components
(160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Hoses (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.011% fail on Cylinders
- 0.26% fail on Leaks (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Operation
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4.5% fail on
Components
(160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front wheels (13% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Rear wheels (59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.0063% fail on Brake operation (77% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Hub components
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Brake discs (28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Brake calipers (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0051% fail on Brake back plates (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.59% fail on ABS
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0.20% fail on
Parking brake
(68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.16% fail on
Pedal
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Anti-slip (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Condition
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0.16% fail on
Pedal
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Restricted movement (67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Mechanical components
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Cable (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Linkage
- 0.0013% fail on Lever
- 0.010% fail on Electronic stability system (95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on Additional braking devices
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0.0051% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0038% fail on
Components
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Pipes
- 0.0013% fail on Servos
- 0.0013% fail on Leaks
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0.0038% fail on
Components
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on Locking devices
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0.0025% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.0025% fail on Warning
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0.0013% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0013% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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4.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Suspension
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
(63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Location
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1.7% fail on
Shock absorbers
(20% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Wheel bearings
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Rear (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Linkage condition (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Condition
- 0.010% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Presence
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0.79% fail on
Drive shafts
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Front drive shafts
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Constant velocity joints (72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Couplings
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0.016% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Front drive shafts
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Suspension arms
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Attachment (90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Condition (93% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Front suspension joints (70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Prescribed areas
(22% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Component mounting (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Spring mounting (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Subframe mounting (57% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Macpherson strut
(50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Condition
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
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0.011% fail on
Trailing arms
(95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (95% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Axles
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0063% fail on Axle beam
- 0.0025% fail on Swivel joints/housing (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Stub axle
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0.0076% fail on
Sub-frames
(96% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Condition (96% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0076% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0063% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0063% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0038% fail on
Radius arms
(91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0038% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0038% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
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0.0025% fail on
Bonded suspension
(91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0013% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.0013% fail on Operation
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
(63% better than other 2007 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Tyres
(7.0% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 0.55% fail on Size/type (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Valve stem (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(20% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Wipers (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers (10% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Windscreen
- 0.28% fail on Bonnet (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0025% fail on Indirect vision devices
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (11% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Emissions (23% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.22% fail on
Fuel system
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.099% fail on System
- 0.091% fail on Cap (30% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pipe
- 0.0063% fail on Hose
- 0.0038% fail on Tank (86% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Steering
(23% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(9.5% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Track rod end (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Steering rack
- 0.053% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Free play
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Steering rack (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Steering arm (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Drag link end (74% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0063% fail on
Other components
- 0.0038% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.0025% fail on Steering component
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0.60% fail on
Power steering
(200% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Pipes and hoses (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Rams (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Electronic power steering (86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Drive system
- 0.070% fail on Steering operation (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.0076% fail on
Steering control
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Steering column
- 0.0013% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0013% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0013% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.0076% fail on Locking devices
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(9.5% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Road Wheels
(76% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Attachment (45% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(20% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Seats
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Passengers
- 0.20% fail on Body condition
- 0.058% fail on Engine mountings (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Body security (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Doors
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Drivers (68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Passengers front (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Passengers other (98% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Load security
- 0.015% fail on Access panel (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0025% fail on Tailgate
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0.015% fail on
Vehicle structure
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Chassis (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0038% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.0025% fail on Speedometer
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0.25% fail on
Seats
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.63% fail on Registration plate
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0.62% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Prescribed areas (59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Requirements
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
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0.0025% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0025% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.27% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0025% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
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