2011 Ford Fiesta · 290,986 MOT tests
2011 Ford Fiesta reliability
2011 Ford Fiestas fail 40% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Fiesta years (290,986 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 40%
- 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 12
- 80,700
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 290,986
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2012 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Suspension17.2%
- Tyres9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Brakes4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.55%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.72%
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 3.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.94%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.88%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.46%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (5.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.71%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2011 Ford Fiestas fail 40% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Fiesta years (290,986 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.55% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.71% of tests), position lamp not working (3.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Ford Fiesta shows 80,700 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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