2020 Ford Fiesta · 83,856 MOT tests
2020 Ford Fiesta reliability
2020 Ford Fiestas fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Fiesta years (83,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 13.2%
- 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 3
- 24,536
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 83,856
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.6% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Suspension1.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 2.52%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.16%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.87%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.66%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.22%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.4%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.12%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2020 Ford Fiestas fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Fiesta years (83,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (2.52% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.16% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Fiesta shows 24,536 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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