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

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Is the Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo reliable? We analysed 38,504 real MOT tests across 11,049 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 38,504 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.5%
Typical Mileage
27,566mi
Annual Mileage
6,429mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta St-line Edition 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 St-line Edition Turbo.

Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo Number Plates

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

Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.5%
2022
87.5%
2021
86.1%
2020
84.8%
2019

Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 924
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 252

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

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

Low usage
4,005 mi/yr
Typical
6,429 mi/yr
Average
7,417 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,544 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 72 87.5% 14,685 22,858 32,359
2021 11,438 87.5% 17,578 25,776 36,197
2020 25,731 86.1% 19,458 28,137 38,958
2019 460 84.8% 20,024 31,040 41,836

How Long Does a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo Last?

Based on 11,049 Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,566 mi
75th Percentile
38,376 mi
95th Percentile
58,551 mi
Max Recorded
210,996 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

87.5% MOT pass rate from 11,438 tests

Year to avoid
2019

84.8% MOT pass rate from 460 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 11,438 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ford Fiesta St-line Edition 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 St-line Edition Turbo THIS CAR 86.5% 38,504 27,566 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
BMW 330E M Sport Auto 86.7% 31,597 46,630 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo?

The Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.5% across 38,504 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 St-line Edition 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 St-line Edition Turbo owner drives around 6,429 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 Edition Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo reliable?
Based on 38,504 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo has a 86.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo does around 6,429 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta St-line Edition Turbo is 2021 with a 87.5% pass rate across 11,438 tests.