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FORD FIESTA (2022)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 404 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

404

Avg Mileage

18,726 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2022 FORD FIESTA reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.

At 2 years old, 93% of FORD FIESTAs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 404 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 18,726 miles.

How does the 2022 FORD FIESTA compare?

Rank among all 2022 cars678th out of 1,059(top 64%)
Rank among all FORD models300th out of 1,167(top 26%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2022 cars average-1% (94% avg)
vs FORD average+8% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2022 FORD FIESTA has 18,726 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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 2022 sits between the two at 93%.

How much does a 2022 FORD FIESTA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1496cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/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 2022 FORD FIESTA

The 2022 FORD FIESTA is a small family car with a 1496cc petrol engine. 404 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2022, the average MOT pass rate is 94%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 18,726 miles at 2 years old, FORD FIESTA owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2022 FORD FIESTA Fuel Costs

The 1496cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2022 FORD FIESTA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% 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.

Alternatives to the 2022 FORD FIESTA

If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: