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FORD FIESTA (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 157,746 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests (2024)

157,746

Avg Mileage

42,265 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2018 FORD FIESTA reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.

At 6 years old, 90% of FORD FIESTAs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 157,746 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 42,265 miles.

How does the 2018 FORD FIESTA compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars316th out of 649(top 49%)
Rank among all FORD models424th out of 1,167(top 36%)
vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average+1% (89% avg)
vs FORD average+5% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 FORD FIESTA has 42,265 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a FORD FIESTA?

The most reliable year is the 2021 model with a 94% MOT pass rate, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 65%. The 2018 sits between the two at 90%.

How much does a 2018 FORD FIESTA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

FORD FIESTA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202293%40418,726 mi
202194%6,23422,177 mi
202091%34,17329,611 mi
201991%124,95034,738 mi
201890%157,74642,265 mi
201785%154,61648,995 mi
201681%205,12856,940 mi
201581%225,57563,696 mi
201479%224,53671,010 mi
201377%211,53677,629 mi
201275%185,84783,104 mi
201175%161,77890,389 mi
201073%165,87995,140 mi
200972%180,02996,775 mi
200872%109,44395,143 mi
200772%99,44296,164 mi
200670%81,46397,129 mi
200570%48,42997,715 mi
200471%39,18397,910 mi
200371%29,89896,816 mi
200270%14,11888,471 mi
200168%4,97072,535 mi
200067%2,80971,739 mi
199967%4,85466,066 mi
199865%4,38256,318 mi
199766%1,92657,252 mi
199671%1,06151,823 mi
199574%85953,478 mi
199477%61650,884 mi
199369%56550,329 mi
199276%54553,988 mi
199184%85451,137 mi
199083%47953,299 mi

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About the 2018 FORD FIESTA

The 2018 FORD FIESTA is a city car with a 998cc petrol engine. 157,746 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 42,265 miles at 6 years old, FORD FIESTA owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 FORD FIESTA Fuel Costs

The modest 998cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 FORD FIESTA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

FORD FIESTA Reliability Trend

Newer FORD FIESTAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 FORD FIESTA

At 6 years old, the FORD FIESTA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94%. With 157,746 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 FORD FIESTA

The FORD FIESTA is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: