High-confidence used car comparison
Volkswagen Polo vs Ford Fiesta: reliability and MOT problems
Ford Fiesta has the lower MOT failure rate in this comparison: 21.3% versus 21.6% for the Volkswagen Polo, based on 2,528,348 combined UK MOT tests. A difference of 0.3% is useful as a signal, but the exact car's MOT history and repair evidence still matter most.
Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.
| Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles | Median tested mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | 21.6% | 766,786 tests | 583,947 vehicles | 62,714 miles |
| Ford Fiesta | 21.3% | 1,761,562 tests | 1,357,489 vehicles | 64,788 miles |
Ford Fiesta has the lower recorded MOT failure rate in this pair.
Open both model reports and compare repeat advisories, mileage-band failure rates, recalls, tyres, brakes, suspension, warning lights, and corrosion history.
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