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Ford Fiesta reviews

Ford Fiesta
4.0 stars
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Is the Ford Fiesta a good car?

  • Performance 4.0 stars
  • Running Costs 4.0 stars
  • Comfort 4.0 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.0 stars

Ford fiesta ST line 140ps

Added: 14th of September 2024

  • 2018
  • 1L
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Do not buy. Seriously, I love this car, it’s been great, but you cannot run a car that needs a new box every 50k miles Would recommend if it comes with a spare gearbox.  My 2018 reg blew up at 48k miles.  The second gearbox has already started making complaints. (500 miles in)

Fiesta

Added: 21st of July 2018

  • 2012
  • 1400
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Reliable, comfortable, easy to drive car.

Great

Added: 15th of July 2018

  • 2009
  • 1297
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Great car. Ideal for me and my family. Very happy with it.

Ideal for Short Trips - Not Comfortable on Long Journeys

Added: 28th of June 2018

  • 2015
  • 1242
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Having owned my 65 plate Fiesta 1.25 (82HP) from September 2017, I have noticed that the ride comfort nice for short trips but on linger journeys it gets very harsh and causes back pain for me anyway. However very reliable and cheap to run, not bad power delivery for a 1242cc engine with 82hp, surprisingly nippy for such a small engine. Gear ratios are spot on and cruises at 70mph at just under 3000rpm in 5th. Average of 43.4MPG. Not overly spacious and the 5 door is much easier for passengers but the 3 door is good to live with for what I use it for, boot space is good considering the size of it

1st car shop Liverpool

Added: 11th of June 2018

  • 2011
  • 1400
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Excellent service by Stuart At 1st car shop in Liverpool.Would highly recommend My cars lovely and running well Thank you

Fiesta

Added: 9th of August 2017

  • 2006
  • 1399
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Lovely motor just what I was looking for thanks Tony Dickenson

Ford Fiesta Studio

Added: 12th of July 2017

  • 2014
  • 1249
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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For an "entry" level car this is pretty nice. Sure it doesn't have air conditioning, alloys or Additional lighting but it it's easy and fun to drive. Very cheap to run. Comfortable seats and a decent stereo system. I found the USB port to be a bit temperamental when hooked up to my iPhone/Spotify. Only downsides to the fiesta are the limited space in the rear, and to this particular model, the lack of remote key fob.

Did not purchase

Added: 15th of March 2017

  • 2014
  • 1600
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Contacted company who seemed really enthusiastic to arrange a viewing. The next day i contacted to check the opening times and i was told the car was in London and i would have to pay 100 deposit for them to bring the car to Blackburn for me to view. I was very eager to buy the vehicle in cash asap but the situation with deposit etc put me off

Review of buying through AA used cars

Added: 3rd of March 2017

  • 2013
  • 1596
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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I have bought this car through Warsop motors. The salesman was helpful and supportive. I am pleased with the car and the state in which I received it. The salesman told me they rarely get enquiries through the AA which surprised me as I found the experience of buying a car through the AA used car list very helpful.

Ford Fiesta Zetec

Added: 17th of October 2016

  • 2010
  • 1398
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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Easy to drive, comfortable, sturdy and economical to run. Good visibility. Great for women as it is not too small or too big therefore easy to park but you still feel safe in a smallish car (that's not being sexist I hope)!

does what's expected

Added: 17th of October 2016

  • 2008
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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I purchased a used 58 plate Fiesta Titanium Diesel. The car is on the most part without fault. It is a little noisy, but it is quite roomy inside and I have no complaints about the luggage area, especially with the rear seats down. The car is very cheap to run. Parts are affordable, fuel consumption is low and (currently) the excise duty on the car is circa £20 per annum. I have noticed that the boot is getting damp in the wet, which I need to address....and appears to be a common fault with the cars. But I would recommend as a first car.

Good commuter

Added: 16th of October 2016

  • 2016
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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I have driven many cars over the years, and though this car is not the most exciting to drive, it is one of the most economical commuters I have driven. I don't do many miles in it, but I do spend a lot of time in stop/start traffic at rush hour and this model Fiesta I have found to be the best yet, and the Eco boost engine feels more responsive and powerful than the 1.4 petrol engine version I have had previously.

a good work horse

Added: 14th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 1400
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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I have had my Fiesta nearly 11 years and it has given me very little trouble. I imagine I will keep it until it crumbles into dust! I have been seduced by a hybrid Auris so would need a hybrid version if ever I was to contemplate a new car. I never thought an automatic would be for me, but it is so much easier to drive.

new owner

Added: 14th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 998
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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Very impressed with performance considering it only has 1Ltr engine.

Very reliable

Added: 14th of October 2016

  • 2004
  • 12500
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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I have never had any problems with my car. I have always had Fiestas and would not want anything else now. Very, very reliable cars. Excellent value for money.

Reliable car

Added: 14th of October 2016

  • 2011
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Reliable car

Fiesta

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 1100
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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I have found our Ford Fiesta to be reliable & economical to run. Very happy with it. May look at 4-door car next.

A good little runner

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2011
  • 998
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 5
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We bought this car having run it as a lease car for a year. At the time it was a second car - it is now the only car. It has been a very good car - we have had minimal problems with it, and it has been very reliable. We do a high mileage with long runs at least twice a month, and only once has it let us down when the battery failed - there appears to be a different style of battery care these days! Overall, a good, reliable car. and we would certainly get another,

FORD FIESTA TITANIUM X

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2016
  • 999
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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It's a nice little car, with a smooth engine and smooth (automatic) transmission. It combines good handling with a comfortable ride. In Titanium X specification it is very well equipped. The seats are supportive and comfortable, and all the more important controls are clearly visible and within easy reach. It achieves around 40 mpg in town and some 45 mpg on a longer run. I haven't had the car long enough to comment on its reliability or servicing costs, but to date there have not been any issues. Downsides are that there is too much road noise at all speeds, particularly over certain road surfaces (possibly a result of having lower profile tyres than lower specification models), the computer/stereo controls are too fiddly and not very user friendly, and there is too much reflection from the windscreen when driving towards the sun which can sometimes make it difficult to see ahead clearly.

Puzzled

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2016
  • 998
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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I find the engine will not let me get out of 3rd gear in urban areas; I have to be doing at least 35 mph before I can get into 4th gear comfortably and at least 45 mph for 5th gear. Is this going to affect fuel economy? Should I be worried about this or is this normal for a Fiesta?

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