Ford Fiesta vs Renault Clio
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford Fiesta (fail rate 21.4%) performed better than the Renault Clio (27.8%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Clio recorded failures more often.
21.4%
Fiesta fail rate
27.8%
Clio fail rate
6.35pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Fiesta | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 8,619,508 | 2,171,855 |
| Pass rate | 78.6% | 72.2% |
| Fail rate | 21.4% | 27.8% |
Where they differ
| Category | Fiesta | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.0% | 15.0% |
| Brakes | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 14.9% |
| Tyres | 6.1% | 6.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.