Ford Fiesta MOT Results
Registered in 200757.4% pass rate
from 72,263 tests in 2021
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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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(22% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Stop lamp (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(51% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.4% fail on
Headlamps
(7.0% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp
- 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0014% fail on Matched pair
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2.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(13% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Flashing type
(13% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
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0.0014% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.0014% fail on Arm
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2.7% fail on
Flashing type
(13% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Switch
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0.0028% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0028% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.28% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Electrical equipment
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Horn (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Battery(ies) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.13% fail on
Position lamps
(24% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0042% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0028% fail on Switch
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.0069% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.0083% fail on
Hazard warning
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0028% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.0028% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.0014% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.0014% fail on Outline marker lamp
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12% fail on
Brakes
(9.7% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Brake performance
(27% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.046% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0069% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0055% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (96% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0014% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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0.87% fail on
Parking brake performance
(33% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Rbt
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.018% fail on
Plate brake tester
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0055% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0028% fail on
Decelerometer
(83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.85% fail on
Rbt
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.63% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance (21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.0055% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0055% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.63% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(48% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Brake discs (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Brake drums
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0.84% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0069% fail on Brake linings
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0.10% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Cable
- 0.015% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Rod
- 0.0014% fail on Linkage
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0.90% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(29% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(10% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control (95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0097% fail on Electronic braking system (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Hand lever (47% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Parking brake control
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Lever (46% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.097% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.017% fail on Valves
- 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0097% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.0014% fail on Servos
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0.072% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (80% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.018% fail on Other components
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0.012% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0083% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.0042% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
- 0.0014% fail on Additional braking device
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0.0097% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0097% fail on Leaks
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0.0014% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0014% fail on Condition
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11% fail on
Suspension
(30% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Suspension arm (86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (72% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Springs
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Coil springs
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Mounting (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.0014% fail on
Bonded suspension units
- 0.0014% fail on Attachment bracket
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2.3% fail on
Coil springs
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joints (58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Sub-frames
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Sub-frame (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (43% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes (42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.17% fail on
Other suspension component
(43% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Macpherson strut
(26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0014% fail on Ball joint
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0.14% fail on
Axles
(38% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (41% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Axle
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0.028% fail on
Suspension rods
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.0014% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0014% fail on Suspension unit
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2.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Visibility
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers (5.5% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Bonnet (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
View to rear
- 0.17% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0097% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.13% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.021% fail on Driver's view
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
(11% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Condition (13% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(15% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Exhaust system (13% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Transmission
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(56% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Joints (60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Prop shafts
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Belts
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1.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(56% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Fuel system
(95% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Tank (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Pipe
- 0.012% fail on Hose
- 0.012% fail on System
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0.39% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.38% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.0069% fail on
Sub-frame
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.38% fail on
Seats
(190% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Passenger's seat (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Bumpers (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Body
- 0.12% fail on Other body component
- 0.032% fail on Panel (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0069% fail on Body condition
- 0.0014% fail on Mounting fixings
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0.15% fail on
Chassis
- 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
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0.11% fail on
Engine mounting
(40% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Engine mounting condition (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Bracket
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0.064% fail on
Doors
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Driver's door
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Hinge
- 0.0014% fail on Catch
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0.022% fail on
Front passenger's door
(84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Hinge
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
(90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Door condition (91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Catch
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0.022% fail on
Driver's door
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Undertray (75% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0083% fail on
Boot lid
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0069% fail on Boot lid condition (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.0069% fail on
Load security
- 0.0042% fail on Access panel
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0.0028% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0028% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.0069% fail on
Cabs
- 0.0069% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.0028% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.0014% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.0014% fail on Carrier
- 0.0014% fail on Floor
- 0.0014% fail on Passenger compartment
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4.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(15% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(16% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (9.8% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.029% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0028% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.0028% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.65% fail on
Compression ignition
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.021% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0042% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.0028% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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4.0% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.38% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Other leaks (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Transmission oil leaks (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.018% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.0055% fail on Undertray (69% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(16% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Steering
(60% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Steering linkage components
(69% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Track rod end (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.028% fail on Drag link end (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Locking devices (60% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0055% fail on
Other components
- 0.0042% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0014% fail on Steering component
- 0.0028% fail on Steering arm
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0.60% fail on
Steering gear
(28% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Steering rack (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Operation
- 0.0042% fail on Steering box
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0.48% fail on
Power steering
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Other components (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Operation (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Pipes and hoses (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Rams (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Pump (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Steering play
- 0.089% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0097% fail on Steering column
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0.0042% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0028% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0014% fail on Flexible coupling
- 0.0042% fail on Electronic power steering (92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0014% fail on Steering wheel
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3.8% fail on
Steering linkage components
(69% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(42% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Seat belts
(16% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Requirements
- 0.0042% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.0014% fail on Attachment
- 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Airbags
- 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0014% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.77% fail on
Seat belts
(16% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Road Wheels
(27% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.53% fail on Registration plates
- 0.0014% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.0083% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0069% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.0014% fail on Anchorages
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0.0042% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0042% fail on Speedometer
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0.0028% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.0028% fail on
Doors
- 0.0014% fail on Emergency exits
- 0.0014% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
-
0.0028% fail on
Doors
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Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008)
Good handling and comfortable ride. Tidy design. Reasonably spacious. Plenty of choice second-hand. Good reputation for reliability.