2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

112,349 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 112,349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    3,825 marked dangerous
  6. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    2,236 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.1%
  2. Suspension11.9%
  3. Tyres8.3%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Steering3.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%

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 2016 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2016 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 112,349 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Fiesta?

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

Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).