Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2017 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.
Jerky pull-away, shudder in slow traffic, hesitation when joining a roundabout, or revs rising without matching forward drive.
Pull away gently several times from a stop, then creep in slow traffic speed and make a few low-speed turns.
£1,500
Sweet coolant smell, dropping level in the expansion tank, dried pink residue, heater oddities or temperature concerns after a run.
Warm the engine fully, let it idle briefly after the drive, then glance around the coolant tank area and note any smell from under the bonnet.
£189
Idle that hunts or nearly stalls, hesitant response from low revs, or occasional stalling when coming to a stop.
Start from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and come to a few normal stops.
£300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2017 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