Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Heavy pedal, low bite point, difficulty selecting gears when hot, fluid loss, or the pedal staying down after a long drive.
Drive for 10-15 minutes, then stop and select first and reverse a few times before moving off again.
£787
Lumpy idle, hesitation when accelerating, flashing engine light, or a clear misfire once the engine is warm.
Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate firmly through the lower gears.
£220
Damp boot carpet, water in the spare-wheel well, misted windows, mouldy smell, or rear footwells becoming wet after rain.
Open the boot, lift the floor panel and feel around the spare-wheel well and lower side trim after the car has been standing outside.
£300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually