Comparison · Reliability Ranked

Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Corolla

Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).

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Ford Fiesta

2015–2017
Reliability composite
59
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€4,400–€7,700
Documented issues
0
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⭐ Better composite reliability
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Toyota Corolla

2015–2017
Reliability composite
64
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€5,200–€8,100
Documented issues
1
• Hybrid inverter coolant pump failure — €350
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Bottom Line

The Toyota Corolla wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.

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