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Total cash price £11,749. Borrowing £10,574 with a £1,175 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.

48 monthly payments
£214.41
Fixed interest rate
11.9%
Total amount payable
£15,145.49
Cost of credit
£3,396.49
Optional final payment
£3,679.00
Purchase fee
£10.00
Annual mileage limit
6000 miles

Why buy a used Ford Fiesta?

The Ford Fiesta has been a favourite for British drivers since 1976. It regularly occupied the top slot in the UK's car sales charts, with around 40,000 examples finding homes every year while it was still available brand new. The appeal of Ford’s smallest model lies in its mix of fun driving dynamics, affordable running costs and a wide servicing network. The most recent model has moved a little upmarket without forgetting what made it so great in the first place.

Popular Ford Fiesta trims for sale at Motorpoint

There’s something for everyone in the Fiesta range. It's available as either a three or five-door hatchback, with everything from entry-level models perfect for learner drivers, to the feisty Fiesta ST that’s arguably the pick of supermini hot hatches, or the Fiesta Vignale that goes large on premium touches. The Fiesta’s kept bang up to date too – there are mild-hybrid versions to help eke out extra mpg, while Active models add some rugged crossover attitude.

When it launched in 2018, the Fiesta range started with a no-frills Style model that effectively took the place of the discontinued Ford Ka. Next up was Zetec, but in more recent times these have both been superseded by the Trend trim level, which is now the entry-level Fiesta. ST-Line edition adds sporty styling, while mid-range Titanium swaps the sporty look for more restrained styling and more equipment. For the most luxury features crammed into a Fiesta, go for the Vignale.

Owning a used Ford Fiesta

The Fiesta will be a very easy car to get on with for a majority of drivers, as long as you don't carry regular rear-seat passengers or need lots of boot space. It's fun to drive and economical while doing so, and the cabin is much more intuitive than its button-heavy predecessor. There's plenty of service coverage across the country for Ford cars, so maintenance should prove to be easy and affordable.

Read our Ford Fiesta review to find out more about owning and driving this model.

Other models you may be interested in

Other small hatches to cross shop against the Fiesta include the Volkswagen Polo, Vauxhall Corsa, SEAT Ibiza, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio and Skoda Fabia. If you're shopping for an automatic model, consider cars like the Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris.

Why buy from Motorpoint?

Your Ford Fiesta questions answered

The Fiesta trim level range might be extensive, but all are available as a five-door hatchback that’s easy to park yet spacious enough for four adults and the weekly shop. Certain versions are also available with three doors, giving a slightly sportier look – although five-door cars make rear-seat access easier. The current Fiesta has been on sale since 2018.

It’s been a best-seller for so long because the Fiesta is the right size for many people. It manages to feel roomy inside despite measuring around four metres long. The Fiesta is marginally shorter and lower than the Volkswagen Polo. Fiesta Active models are taller due to a raised ride height and SUV-aping roof rails.

The 1.1-litre petrol engine offers the cheapest insurance, and the 1.5-litre petrol in the ST offers the best performance. If you'd like a good mix of both, go for the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Many buyers do – it's the most popular engine choice, and it suits the Fiesta very well.

The answer to this obviously depends on the age, mileage, condition, engine and trim level of the Fiesta. Brand-new Fiestas start from over £19,000, while nearly new examples here start from roughly £12,000. Or, if you’re paying monthly, that equates to under £200 per month.

The Ford Fiesta is a great first car. It’s reasonably cheap to insure, it’s economical and cheap to run, it handles really nicely and has plenty of space for you and a few mates – or bulky sports gear or festival kit. Add in cheap parts, a strong safety score and a huge choice and it’s clear to see why the Fiesta is so good if you’re just starting out on the road.

It is possible to find a Fiesta in group 2, but the 70hp Style is very rare. The new entry-level model, the Trend, starts in group 4. Buy a Fiesta with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine – the most common choice – and you’re looking at groups 10-20 depending on age and spec. Unsurprisingly, the more powerful Fiesta ST is in a higher group.

You won’t find the Fiesta in many lists of the most reliable cars, but that doesn’t mean it’s unreliable. With the sheer number of Fiestas on the road, it’s almost inevitable that some will run into problems. Many will prove to be completely dependable. As long as you keep up with routine servicing and maintenance, a Fiesta should be as reliable as any supermini.

One of the brilliant things about the Fiesta is how much choice there is, so the question of which Fiesta is best comes down to your priorities. If you want a sporty feel, there’s the ST-Line. Titanium and Vignale offer a more luxurious experience, while the Fiesta Active appeals to buyers who want SUV styling or a higher ride height. There are Fiestas with low insurance costs and Fiestas with high performance, plus the choice of three or five doors and manual or automatic gearboxes.

The Ford Fiesta shouldn’t be expensive to maintain as parts are cheap and widely available. Ford’s servicing costs aren’t generally too costly, either – you should find it cheaper to maintain than a Volkswagen Polo or Mini.