2016 Ford Fiesta · 392,769 MOT tests
2016 Ford Fiesta reliability
2016 Ford Fiestas fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Fiesta years (392,769 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 46,109
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 392,769
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.7% of tests fail here (265% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Suspension11.2%
- Tyres6.8%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Steering2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.37%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 6.25%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.14%
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 2.08%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.62%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.56%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.17%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (4.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.29%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2016 Ford Fiestas fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Fiesta years (392,769 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.37% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Fiesta shows 46,109 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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