FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO (2020)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 12,190 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests (2024)
12,190
Avg Mileage
29,967 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.
At 4 years old, 92% of FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBOs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 12,190 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 29,967 miles.
How does the 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO has 29,967 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
Best year to buy a FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO?
The most reliable year is the 2021 model with a 93% MOT pass rate, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 85%. The 2020 sits between the two at 92%.
How much does a 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO 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.
FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO by Year
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About the 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO
The 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO is a city car with a 998cc petrol engine. 12,190 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.
With an average of 29,967 miles at 4 years old, FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO 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 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO?
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 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO Reliability Trend
Newer FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO
At 4 years old, the FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO 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 93%. With 12,190 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.
Alternatives to the 2020 FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO
The FORD FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION TURBO is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2018) 90% pass rate (-2%) from 157,746 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (same) from 89,653 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2018) 85% pass rate (-7%) from 86,266 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2018) 87% pass rate (-5%) from 78,522 tests