Used Ford Fiesta cars for sale

The Fiesta has been a favourite for British drivers since 1976, but the little hatchback is still going strong – the seventh generation regularly occupies the top slot in UK car sales charts, with well over 40,000 examples typically finding homes every year. The appeal of Ford’s smallest model (the Ka is dead, RIP) lies in its mix of trendy looks, fun driving dynamics, highly affordable running costs and a dealer network spread far and wide. This new one’s moved a little upmarket without forgetting what made it so great in the first place.

Available as either a three- or five-door hatchback, there’s something for everyone in the Fiesta range, whether that’s entry-level models perfect for learner drivers, the feisty Fiesta ST that’s arguably the pick of supermini hot hatches or the Vignale that goes large on premium posh. The Fiesta’s kept bang up-to-date too – there’s even an EcoBoost Hybrid version these days to help eke out extra mpg, while the Active adds some rugged crossover attitude.

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Engines & Gearboxes

Most Fiestas are offered with a choice of three petrol engines. The 1.1-litre is a good starter motor, but the 1.0-litre Ecoboost is more advanced and packs a real punch considering its tiny size, while the EcoBoost Hybrid pumps up performance and improves fuel efficiency. The Fiesta ST hot hatch takes things to the next level with a 1.5-litre version of the Ecoboost motor – it's fun to drive but still delivers fantastic fuel economy.

Ford no longer offers the 1.5-litre diesel on the seventh-generation Fiesta, but it did when the model first came out, and you’ll sometimes find these little gems popping up in the Motorpoint network – with a claimed 74.3mpg they’re a great way to keep running costs in check.

The entry-level 1.1-litre models are fitted as standard with five-speed manual gearboxes, everything else comes as standard with a six-speed manual, while the Ecoboost Hybrid is also optionally offered with a seven-speed auto. All Fiestas are front-wheel drive, even the Active.

Bodystyles

The Fiesta is available as either a three- or five-door hatchback throughout the range (yep, the ST hot hatch too), giving you plenty of practicality but a compact footprint that’s easy to slot into tight car-park spaces. For an extra helping of practicality, don’t forget the Active model – it’s still a five-door hatchback, but it gets a funky compact SUV makeover and that sought-after raised driving position.

Trim Levels

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Fiesta trim levels. The range starts with Trend, moves up through Titanium and Titanium X, and then makes a leap to the premium Vignale with its luxurious part-leather seats. Not every engine is available with every trim – the least powerful 1.1-litre engine can only be specified as a Trend, for instance.

Active and Active X Editions are reserved exclusively for the, you guessed it, Active crossover – both get the 18mm extra ground clearance, but the Active X adds desirable extras like 18-inch alloys and B&O Premium Audio.

The Fiesta ST is a standalone high-performance model and can be specified in either ST-2 as standard, or desirable ST-3. But if you want that style with the lower running costs of a smaller Ecoboost engine, have a look at ST-Line and ST-Line X – a real have-your-cake-and-eat-it option!

Technology

The Fiesta made a big push upmarket with its seventh generation, and technology led the way. Even the most basic examples get an 8-inch Ford SYNC touchscreen to control all your infotainment functions, two USB sockets, DAB radio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Not only that, but driver-assistance features like cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, and lane-keeping alert and lane-keeping aid are also standard across the range.

Treat yourself to a higher spec like Vignale and you’ll step up to big-car tech like a reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers, wireless charging and even Active Park Assist. It's a lot of kit in a little car!

Browse our stock of nearly new Fiestas to find your perfect match today. All our cars are under four years old with less than 30,000 miles and we're never beaten on price!