2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

41,753 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 41,753 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    976 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    563 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    329 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    297 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Brakes1.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2020 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2020 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 41,753 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

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