In short
At 9–10 years (mostly built 2015–2017) 1.8% of 224 inspected Ford Fiesta VIIs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 4.7% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 49% less often on this model than on average (rank 61 of 328 in the ranking).
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Ford Fiesta VII — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/ford/fiesta-vii/
A-problems
1.8%
n = 224 · 95% CI 0.7 – 4.5%
National, same age
4.7%
n = 877,805 · 95% CI 4.6 – 4.7%
Defects at the APK by age
- Ford Fiesta VII
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 3,327 | 0.9% | 0.6 – 1.3% | 24.3% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 7,656 | 1.2% | 1.0 – 1.5% | 27.0% | 1.9% |
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 13,906 | 1.4% | 1.2 – 1.6% | 29.8% | 3.1% |
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 224 | 1.8% | 0.7 – 4.5% | 30.4% | 4.7% |
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data for this age. | |||
Open recalls
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2017 – 2025
- RDW type code(s)
- JHH
- Trade name(s)
- FIESTA
- Registered (type group)
- 43,418
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 9–10 years. Fiesta VII: 1.8% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Fiesta reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 9–10 years 1.8% of inspected Ford Fiesta VIIs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 4.7% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Ford Fiesta VII compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 49% less often on the Ford Fiesta VII than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 61 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 9–10 years were then mostly built in 2015–2017. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
There is not enough data for that yet.
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