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Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo (2019)

607 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo

CarHunch analysed 607 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2019 Fiesta ST-Line Turbo is a concerning buy at first MOT: just 53.5% pass first time, well below the UK average of 80%, with a striking divide between fuel types—the 334 "Other" fuel vehicles (likely hybrid or mild-hybrid) pass at 97%, while the 272 petrol variants show 0% first-time pass rate, suggesting systematic issues in that powertrain. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, and when failures do occur they're minor (0.05 per vehicle), so the problem isn't safety—it's something fixable at first test.

At 37,301 miles median, these cars are relatively low-mileage five-year-olds, which makes the petrol variant's 100% failure rate especially puzzling and worth investigating before purchase. If you're considering a petrol version, budget for first-MOT remedial work, or actively seek out one of the rarer hybrid models where reliability is proven solid.

The 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass
97%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.05
Over 1.7 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
37k
Middle half: 28k–49k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 97% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 607 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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Before you buy a 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo

Based on MOT data from 607 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (55%) 334 97% 0.09
Petrol (45%) 272 0

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,640 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.7%
826
Blue 21.8%
794
Grey 20.3%
740
White 18.4%
670
Red 13%
473
Silver 3.8%
137

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo 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.

37,301
typical
28,453
low mileage
49,342
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo vehicles fall between 28,453 and 49,342 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 28,453 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.
28,453–49,342 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbos sit.
Over 66,611 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbo — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Line Turbos are still active.

201 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

294 201 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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