2022 Ford Fiesta St-Line T Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,759 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Fiesta St-Line T Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.2% in the 60-90k group versus 5.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 87 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 13 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Washers | 22 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.4% | 359 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 97 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.5% | 61 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.8% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 19 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,323 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 384 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 1,724 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Fiesta St-Line T Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta St-Line T Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Fiesta St-Line T Mhevs pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 1,759 2022 Ford Fiesta St-Line T Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Fiesta St-Line T Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Fiesta St-Line T Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,759 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.