2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,214 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 92.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 186 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 107 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.0% | 95 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 15 |
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 | 256 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 114 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 37 |
| 4 | Washers | 20 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 15 |
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 | 18.8% | 603 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 363 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.9% | 188 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 121 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.1% | 69 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.8% | 25 |
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 | 2,471 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 685 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 55 | 21.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 1,080 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 1,037 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 1,065 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Fiesta Vignale Turbo
Before buying a 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Suspension (3.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbos pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 3,214 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Fiesta Vignale Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,214 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.