2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,097 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 52 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 42 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.8% | 31 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 78 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 36 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Wipers | 3 |
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 | 21.5% | 236 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.1% | 56 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 56 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 48 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.9% | 21 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 6 |
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 | 951 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 136 | 8.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 369 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 345 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 357 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Fiesta Vignale Turbo A
Before buying a 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.8% 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.
- Suspension (2.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo As pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 1,097 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Fiesta Vignale Turbo A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).
Does the 2020 Fiesta Vignale Turbo A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,097 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.