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Ford Fiesta Flame Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Flame reliable? We analysed 1,219 real MOT tests across 367 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,219 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.5%
Typical Mileage
97,619mi
Annual Mileage
4,470mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Flame is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Flame.

Ford Fiesta Flame Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Flame. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Fiesta Flame Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Flame owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,384 mi/yr
Typical
4,470 mi/yr
Average
5,165 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,152 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Flame Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Flame MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
97,619 mi
75th Percentile
117,913 mi
95th Percentile
147,123 mi
Max Recorded
9,999,999 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta Flame Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Fiesta Flame THIS CAR 74.5% 1,219 97,619 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Kia Sportage 1 91.9% 1,113 54,910 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Flame outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Flame?

The Ford Fiesta Flame has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.5% across 1,219 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Ford Fiesta Flame owner drives around 4,470 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Fiesta Flame — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Flame reliable?
Based on 1,219 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Flame has a 74.5% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Flame?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Flame do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Flame does around 4,470 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Flame last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Flame?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.