2022 Ford Fiesta X Turbo Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 579 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Fiesta X Turbo Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 34 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 8 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 2 | Washers | 4 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 1 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 1 |
| 6 | Mirrors | 1 |
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 | 15.5% | 90 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.6% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 6 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 504 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 71 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Fiesta X Turbo Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Ford Fiesta X Turbo Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.9% 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.
- Visibility (1.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 X Turbo Mhevs pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 579 2022 Ford Fiesta X Turbo Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Fiesta X Turbo Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).
Does the 2022 Fiesta X Turbo Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 579 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.