2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

84,357 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 84,357 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    3,945 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    3,456 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension24.2%
  3. Tyres11.8%
  4. Brakes8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  7. Body & chassis6.4%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2010 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 84,357 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).