The 2018 Ford Fiesta sat 281,235 MOT tests between 2022 and 2024, passing first time in 86% of them: 5.5 points above the national average for cars its age. Here's the full record: how it holds up as it ages, what examiners actually flag, and the mileage a fair example should show.
Pass rate as it ages
First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 281,235 tests. Every cohort shown has at least 500 tests.
What fails on them
Share of tests with a fail or advisory per component. Check the top items on any test drive.
Typical mileage
Use this against any car you're viewing: well above average means hard use, well below is worth verifying with our mileage check.
Ford Fiesta reliability by year
First-time pass rates for adjacent registration years of the same model. A big step change usually marks a facelift or new generation.
Before you buy one
Start where the data points: 24.5% of tests on this cohort flag brakes, so inspect that first on any viewing. Then run the exact car through a free MOT check: you'll see its personal history against these averages, a verified mileage check, and its ULEZ status. For recalls, use the government's official recall checker, and remember no public data shows finance or write-offs: our methodology spells out those limits.