Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2017 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Coolant level drops between services, there may be a sweet smell after parking, and dried coolant marks can appear around the engine bay.
Warm the car fully, let it idle for a few minutes after the drive, then open the bonnet.
£450
Knocks from the rear, a slightly loose feel over bumps, or uneven rear tyre wear.
Drive over a few small bumps and then brake firmly but smoothly from town speed.
£280
Clicking when turning the key, intermittent no-crank starts, or a car that needs repeated attempts before it fires.
Switch the engine off after the drive and restart it several times a few minutes apart.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2017 Ford Fiesta 1.6 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