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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.