Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris
On MOT-testable defects, the Toyota Yaris (fail rate 17.7%) performed better than the Ford Fiesta (21.4%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Fiesta recorded failures more often.
21.4%
Fiesta fail rate
17.7%
Yaris fail rate
3.68pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Fiesta | Toyota Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 8,619,508 | 2,559,678 |
| Pass rate | 78.6% | 82.3% |
| Fail rate | 21.4% | 17.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Fiesta | Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.0% | 7.7% |
| Tyres | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Brakes | 4.5% | 4.9% |
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.