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How reliable is the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
90.9% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 17,904 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90.9%.

First-time inspection pass rate90.9%
Dangerous defect rate
3%
Retest rate
9.3%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
35,714 km
Age 5
52,734 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 143 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,779 km
Low 25%
5,705 km
Median
10,073 km
High 25%
14,816 km
Top 10%
20,183 km
Most common inspection failures
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements2.6%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.8%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.5%
A tyre seriously damaged0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(2%)
Front Offside(1.6%)
Nearside(1.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo reliability by year

How the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
091%22,400 km
201986.2%59,628 km
202090.9%52,734 km
202192.7%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo as a model. The reliability of any individual Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 91%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo?

The most common owner-reported issues are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.8% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.5% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo?

For a typical Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 35,714 km at 3 years, 52,734 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition Turbo before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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