Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo reliable? We analysed 207 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo.
Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 183 | 87.4% | 27,076 | 42,649 | 59,430 |
How Long Does a Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Last?
Based on 129 Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.4% MOT pass rate from 183 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.4% across 183 tests.
How Does the Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo THIS CAR | 88.4% | 207 | 43,053 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 |
| Dacia Duster Extreme SE Lpg Tce 4X2 | 84.1% | 132 | 25,008 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 207 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Fiesta Sport Turbo owner drives around 12,457 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.