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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2018
88.7% pass rate
from 95,960 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Headlamps (29% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0031% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (47% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (41% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.12% fail on Front fog lamps (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Front fog lamps (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Electrical equipment (46% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Horn
      • 0.0021% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0010% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0010% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0021% fail on Switch
    • 0.0010% fail on Daytime running lamps
    • 0.0010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (6.6% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (63% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass (30% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen (32% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Window
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0031% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.93% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.077% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0010% fail on Cable
        • 0.0010% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0073% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.086% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.086% fail on Lever (73% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0031% fail on Pedal (89% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0073% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0042% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0031% fail on Master cylinder (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0010% fail on Valves
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Electronic stability control (61% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0031% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0010% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0010% fail on Servos
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0063% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0063% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (16% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (23% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0021% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0010% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0010% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.10% fail on Compression ignition (30% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0010% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0010% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.25% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.021% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0010% fail on Mounting
    • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0021% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0010% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.016% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0021% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0021% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0010% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0010% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.049% fail on Body (77% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Panel
    • 0.040% fail on Doors (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0042% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0010% fail on Catch
        • 0.0010% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0021% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0010% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0010% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0010% fail on Joints
    • 0.022% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0042% fail on Fuel system (87% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Pipe (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0021% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0021% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0010% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0010% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Attachment (44% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.060% fail on Steering
    • 0.040% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0010% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Steering component (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0010% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0031% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0021% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0010% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0010% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0010% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.0021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0010% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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