Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,664 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV (2022)

1,664 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,664 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford Fiesta ST-Line Edition T mHEV passes MOT on the first attempt 91.9% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, indicating a genuinely reliable car in this cohort. Only 4.4% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concern.

At just under 20,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle has picked up less than one failure and 0.6 advisories per test, pointing to well-maintained examples with only minor wear items cropping up—so when you're evaluating a used example, prioritise service history and a pre-purchase inspection to catch any neglected advisories before they become failures.

The 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,664 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,664 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	1,652	95.5%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,261 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25.9%

3,171

Black 21.1%

2,588

Grey 19.7%

2,413

White 17.2%

2,113

Red 10.2%

1,256

Silver 5.9%

720

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,542

typical

13,023

low mileage

29,424

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEV vehicles fall between 13,023 and 29,424 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,023 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,023–29,424 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Edition T MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 39,722 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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