2022 Ford Fiesta Turbo Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 902 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Fiesta Turbo Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 96.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.1% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 9 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 2 | Washers | 6 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 3 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 2 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.8% | 124 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.0% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.7% | 33 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 804 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 90 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Fiesta Turbo Mhev A
Before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta Turbo Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 2.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Fiesta Turbo Mhev As pass their MOT?
96.1% of the 902 2022 Ford Fiesta Turbo Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Fiesta Turbo Mhev A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.1% of tests, followed by tyres (2.1%).
Does the 2022 Fiesta Turbo Mhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 5.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 902 MOT tests. 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.