Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta Trend?

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 Trend?

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 Trend?

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 Trend reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,561 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Fiesta Trend has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96%, 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 Trend?

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 Trend (2022)

1,561 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Fiesta Trend

CarHunch analysed 1,561 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Fiesta Trend. 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 Trend is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—nearly 15 percentage points ahead. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 2.8% of the fleet, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At a median mileage of 15,917 miles for a two-year-old car, these Fiestas are running well within normal expectations, and they're backing that up with only 0.08 failures per vehicle on average. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the small number of advisory items (averaging 0.4 per car) rather than structural problems—a straightforward health check should flag anything worth negotiating on.

The 2022 Ford Fiesta Trend passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–24k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,561 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 1,561 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% 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 (100%)	1,557	96%	0.08

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,683 Ford Fiesta Trend vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 33.5%

2,908

Black 18.1%

1,570

White 17.3%

1,501

Red 16%

1,393

Silver 10.7%

927

Grey 4.4%

384

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Fiesta Trend 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.

15,917

typical

10,409

low mileage

24,023

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Fiesta Trend vehicles fall between 10,409 and 24,023 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,409 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.

✓ 10,409–24,023 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Fiesta Trends sit.

⚠ Over 32,431 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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