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Ford Fiesta MOT reliability

Live MOT data from 29 Ford Fiesta cars currently in stock — how often they pass first time, and how much MOT life is left.

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How reliable is the Ford Fiesta at MOT?

Across 29 Ford Fiesta cars on Motoring.Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 87%. 86% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 6 months left on the certificate.

Avg pass rate
87%
Valid MOT
25 / 29
Median MOT left
6 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
5
Average pass rate
87%
First-time MOT pass
Stock with valid MOT
25 / 29
86% road-ready
Median MOT left
6 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
5
Plan for an MOT soon after purchase

MOT pass rate is the percentage of Ford Fiesta cars in our stock that passed their most recent MOT on the first attempt, based on DVSA history. A pass rate above 80% is generally strong for a car of this age.

If a car you're viewing is approaching its MOT expiry, factor in the cost of any advisories — these are listed on each vehicle detail page.

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