Ford Fiesta: tyres MOT failures
Of the 8,785,208 Ford Fiesta MOT tests in this dataset, 6.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11,185 | 5.1% |
| 1999 | 14,242 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 127,105 | 5.6% |
| 2004 | 166,798 | 5.8% |
| 2005 | 197,789 | 5.9% |
| 2006 | 322,338 | 5.9% |
| 2007 | 380,729 | 5.9% |
| 2008 | 404,488 | 6.4% |
| 2009 | 633,348 | 7.4% |
| 2010 | 588,052 | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 564,525 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 650,063 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 721,553 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 762,253 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 775,759 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 704,083 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 520,643 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 512,980 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 346,552 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 166,281 | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 61,239 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 27,820 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 1,460 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.