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

Based on MOT data from 1,148 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 Turbo 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 Turbo MHEV (2022)

1,148 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,148 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Fiesta ST-Line is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 94.4% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% across all vehicles—and just 3.7% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is well below typical concern thresholds. The petrol engine shows consistent performance with no notable reliability splits to worry about.

At just under 22,000 miles on average, these cars are still very young and lightly used, which explains the low failure count of 0.09 per vehicle; the 0.6 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, a full service history and an independent inspection of the transmission (common wear point on turbocharged Fiestas) will give you real confidence in what you're buying.

The 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,148 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 1,148 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% 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%)	1,141	95.8%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,150 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 23.8%

274

Blue 22.9%

263

Grey 17.5%

201

White 16.5%

190

Red 10.9%

125

Silver 8.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo 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.

18,793

typical

13,479

low mileage

27,876

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEV vehicles fall between 13,479 and 27,876 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,479 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.

✓ 13,479–27,876 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 37,632 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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