Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2016 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Judder from rest, hesitant take-up, lurching in slow traffic, or a gearbox warning light.
Pull away gently several times from a stop, then creep in slow traffic pace and repeat a few hill starts.
£1,800
Damp boot trim, condensation on the glass, musty smell, or water collecting under the boot floor.
Look for these signs: Damp boot trim, condensation on the glass, musty smell, or water collecting under the boot floor.
£250
Sweet coolant smell, pink residue in the engine bay, dropping coolant level, or the heater turning inconsistent.
Warm the engine fully, then stop and wait a minute with the bonnet open.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2016 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Petrol Automatic, 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