2019 Ford Fiesta · 213,800 MOT tests
2019 Ford Fiesta reliability
2019 Ford Fiestas fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 25 Fiesta years (213,800 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 13.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 27,409
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 213,800
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 4.3% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Brakes1.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.59%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.92%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.51%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.81%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.8%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2019 Ford Fiestas fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 25 Fiesta years (213,800 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.68% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.59% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Fiesta shows 27,409 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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