Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
On our documented-fault scoring the Ford Fiesta rates 3.1 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 1 of them are rated critical and 2 high, so a bad example can be expensive. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and suspension. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, suspension, bodywork / interior.
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Check this car1.0 EcoBoost wet timing belt degrades and sheds debris into the oil pickup
Coolant loss / overheating on early 1.0 EcoBoost (degas hose and cylinder head)
Powershift automatic shudder and clutch wear on auto cars
Rear beam bushes and front top mounts knocking over broken tarmac
Damp boot carpet, heavy cabin condensation, and a musty smell caused by failing rear pressure relief vent seals or cracked roof seam sealer.
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