FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A (2021)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 38 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests (2024)
38
Avg Mileage
10,548 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.
At 3 years old, 95% of FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 38 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 10,548 miles.
How does the 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A has 10,548 miles on the clock, which is significantly below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Low-mileage examples may have spent time sitting unused, so check for issues like corroded brakes or perished rubber seals.
How much does a 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A
The 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 38 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.
With an average of 10,548 miles at 3 years old, FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver. Very low mileage could mean the car has been garaged or used only for short trips, which can cause its own issues like battery drain and moisture buildup.
2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A Fuel Costs
The modest 999cc 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 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A?
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 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
Buying a Used 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A
At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 38 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2021 FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A
The FORD FIESTA ACTIVE EDITION T MHEV A is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2019) 91% pass rate (-4%) from 124,950 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (-3%) from 89,653 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2019) 88% pass rate (-7%) from 68,639 tests
- MINI COOPER (2019) 92% pass rate (-3%) from 52,140 tests