1999 Ford Fiesta · 8,179 MOT tests
1999 Ford Fiesta reliability
1999 Ford Fiestas fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 25 Fiesta years (8,179 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 65,345
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,179
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.4% of tests fail here (133% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.6%
- Brakes20.6%
- Body, chassis and structure16.3%
- Lights and electrics13.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Tyres7.3%
- Seat belts and airbags6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 4.33%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.14%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.59%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.18%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.89%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (7.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.41%)
Other years
Every Ford Fiesta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Ford Fiesta reliable?
1999 Ford Fiestas fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 25 Fiesta years (8,179 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.6% of tests), service brake efficiency below minimum (4.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Ford Fiesta shows 65,345 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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