2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

123,427 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 123,427 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    4,263 marked dangerous
  7. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.7%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    2,387 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Suspension12.1%
  3. Tyres10.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  5. Brakes4.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2015 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2015 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 123,427 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Fiesta?

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

Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).