Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle on startup, oil-pressure warning, rough idle, misfire, hard starting, or a sudden loss of power; some cars show few warning signs before major damage.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and listen through the first few minutes.
£1,300
Shunt or vibration when pulling away, delayed response when selecting drive, flaring revs, or a feeling that the car is slipping instead of moving cleanly.
Pull away gently several times, creep in traffic speed, then accelerate lightly from low speed.
£1,800
Coolant smell after driving, dampness around the turbo area, reduced performance, whistle changes, or smoke if the turbo starts to fail.
Accelerate gently and then a bit more firmly once warm, listening for the way boost builds.
£700
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0 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