‹ Ford Fiesta2016 Ford Fiesta: MOT pass rate and common faults
112,670 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
67.5%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2016 Ford Fiesta67.5%
- All 2016 cars74.9%
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Most common failure areas
Share of the 36,613 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 electrics48.1%
- Suspension33.1%
- Tyres24.5%
- Steering11.6%
- Noise, emissions, leaks10.6%
- Brakes9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors9.8%
- Body, chassis, structure5.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Wheels0.6%
Typical mileage at test57,400
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2016 Ford Fiesta
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.