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Ford Fiesta St-line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta St-line reliable? We analysed 658 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 658 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.9%
Typical Mileage
47,314mi
Annual Mileage
7,300mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Ford Fiesta St-line Number Plates

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

Ford Fiesta St-line Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,837 mi/yr
Typical
7,300 mi/yr
Average
7,963 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,920 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta St-line Mileage Distribution

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

Median
47,314 mi
75th Percentile
64,376 mi
95th Percentile
91,815 mi
Max Recorded
141,653 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta St-line Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Fiesta St-line THIS CAR 85.9% 658 47,314 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
Aprilia RS4 50 75.4% 617 9,004 mi 15 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta St-line?

The Ford Fiesta St-line has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 658 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fiesta St-line owner drives around 7,300 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 St-line — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta St-line reliable?
Based on 658 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta St-line has a 85.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta St-line?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta St-line do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta St-line does around 7,300 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta St-line last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta St-line?
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.