‹ Ford Fiesta2012 Ford Fiesta: MOT pass rate and common faults
95,573 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
58.5%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2012 Ford Fiesta58.5%
- All 2012 cars63.5%
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Most common failure areas
Share of the 39,675 failed first MOTs with a fault in each area. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.
- Lights and electrics46.7%
- Suspension43.5%
- Tyres20.8%
- Steering15.1%
- Body, chassis, structure12.7%
- Noise, emissions, leaks12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors12.6%
- Brakes11.6%
- Wheels1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags1.3%
- Number plates and VIN1.2%
Typical mileage at test82,500
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2012 Ford Fiesta
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.