2010 Ford Fiesta · 298,493 MOT tests
2010 Ford Fiesta reliability
2010 Ford Fiestas fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 Fiesta years (298,493 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 86,256
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 298,493
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.8% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Suspension18.3%
- Tyres10%
- Brakes5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.77%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 6.05%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.63%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.14%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.86%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.57%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (6.76%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.83%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2010 Ford Fiestas fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 Fiesta years (298,493 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.77% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.05% of tests), position lamp not working (5.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford Fiesta shows 86,256 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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