Ford Fiesta Active Turbo (2022)

490 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Fiesta Active Turbo

CarHunch analysed 490 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Fiesta Active Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Ford Fiesta Active Turbo is a reliably solid performer, with a 92.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of just 4.3% puts it safely in the low-risk bracket for buyers. These early examples are running at modest mileage—averaging 17,613 miles for vehicles now around two years old—which explains why failures are rare at 0.1 per vehicle and advisories minimal at 0.4 per vehicle.

The real takeaway is that this is a trouble-free young car so far, but use an independent mechanic to check service history and fluid condition before purchase, since you're unlikely to spot problems in an MOT alone.

Generally reliable 12.1% above UK average
92.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,087
typical mileage
10,643–22,079 middle half
4.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta Active Turbo

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Fiesta Active Turbo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,643
low mileage
16,087
typical
22,079
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Fiesta Active Turbo vehicles fall between 10,643 and 22,079 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ford Fiesta Active Turbo:

2023 2024