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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2011
63.6% pass rate
from 90,600 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Suspension arm (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Mounting (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Bonded suspension units (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0011% fail on Bonded suspension unit
        • 0.0011% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joints (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (27% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Axles (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Stub axle (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0022% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters (14% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Switch (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (8.8% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (9.8% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0011% fail on Switch
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamp switch (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (16% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Battery(ies) (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Position lamps (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Position lamp (39% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0011% fail on Switch
    • 0.0022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (85% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (9.1% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (4.6% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (6.0% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (15% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0066% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.072% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0088% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Cable (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0011% fail on Rod
        • 0.0011% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0011% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Plate brake tester (88% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.092% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0066% fail on Hand lever (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.098% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0011% fail on Valves
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Lever (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0033% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0011% fail on Additional braking device
  • 3.4% fail on Steering (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0088% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0077% fail on Other components
        • 0.0044% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0033% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0033% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0011% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0011% fail on Components
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Steering box
    • 0.088% fail on Steering play (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Steering rack (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering coupling (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Flexible coupling (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Power steering (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Operation (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Other components (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Electronic power steering (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0011% fail on Steering shaft
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0088% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0044% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0033% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0011% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0022% fail on Emission control equipment (81% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0011% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (24% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Engine oil leaks (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0099% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0033% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6.3% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Bearing housing (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Belts
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Tank (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.0066% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Body (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Other body component (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
      • 0.0033% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0022% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0011% fail on Pillar
    • 0.10% fail on Seats (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.050% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (70% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0011% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0011% fail on Pillar
      • 0.0066% fail on Other passenger's door (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Door condition (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0077% fail on Bracket
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.026% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0077% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0077% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0011% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0011% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0022% fail on Load security
      • 0.0011% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0011% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0011% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0011% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0022% fail on Hubs
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0033% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0011% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0011% fail on Doors
      • 0.0011% fail on Emergency exits
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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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