Ford Fiesta (2022)
2022 Ford Fiesta
CarHunch analysed 7,451 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Fiesta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Ford Fiesta is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, with a 94.8% pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 4.2% of the cohort. This is a petrol-only dataset with no meaningful fuel-type variation to consider.
At 18,305 miles median and 20,601 miles average, these cars are running light for their age, which explains the low failure count of 0.1 per vehicle and modest advisory rate of 0.6 per vehicle. If you're buying a used 2022 Fiesta, check the service history and look for one below 25,000 miles—at that mileage window with this track record, you're holding a genuinely low-risk purchase.
What to check before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 7,443 | 94.8% | 0.1 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 7 | 92.9% | 0.14 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Ford Fiesta 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.
Half of all 2022 Ford Fiesta vehicles fall between 12,575 and 25,832 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Ford Fiesta
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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15.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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3.8%
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
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3.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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3%
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
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2.7%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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2.2%
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.
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