Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo
From 18,357 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 368 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 368 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 205 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 200 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 120 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 96 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 55 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 54 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 52 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 42 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 31 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.6% of failures are serious: 37.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 88.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 84.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbos tested had between 13,607 and 33,437 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,199 median miles, the Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 18,357 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 368 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo is 22,199 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,607 and 33,437 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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