09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
The Fiesta is a fantastic car to look at and to drive and feels like a go kart. However, the build quality is atrocious, considering that it was built in Germany. On delivery, two speakers were not working and the car has been back to the dealer three times to attempt to cure a vibrating nearside front door and speaker panel, which buzz constantly when I am driving. A new door panel has been belatedly ordered by the dealer, who has admitted that rattling door panels are a known fault with this model. It has completely spoiled what has all the makings of a great car.
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 1/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I am home mechanic and have repaired my own cars for over 30yrs.
This is the worst car I have ever owned!
I purchased dealer parts to replace the leak off pipes (fuel return pipes) the quality of the retaining spring (pipe to injector) is awful!
They cost £2.67 ea + vat and are made of inferior quality metal, you have to press them down to fit them, and so doing renders them useless! they are spring clips with no spring in them!
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 1/5
-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
I love it. It was 3 months old when I bought it in 2001 - the nearest thing to a new car I'll ever get! It spruces up well but I use it to cart garden rubbish to the tip, grand children on days out, shopping, recycling. Only 3 faults - rear window seal can be iffy, wing mirrors don't give springily and there are tiny bits of rust appearing along the edge of the door but not bad for an 8 year old car.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It has been a really great car so far.
The price was very reasonable and has been totally reliable so far.
It is used as a Driving School car so the mileage has been building up fast.
As it is the previous model I am quite dissapointed the new Fiesta is so expensive now. Will have to consider nearly new next year.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
This Fiesta replaced my 2006 Fiesta, & they both have the same diesel engine. The new one is prettier, and the interior is much improved. However, it doesn't drive as well as the old one (not as responsive), and its significantly less fuel efficient (which is probably down to the lousy Hankook tyres fitted)
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 3/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I have been very happy with my car, it has been very reliable apart from in the snow & ice, when it hasn't coped very well. I have adjusted from my previous car which was a 2 litre to a 1249cc engine, so have now got used to not the same pulling power.overall it's a good comforable smaller car
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
poor rear view visibility , access to spare tyre a little strange , wing mirrors are in a fixed position , car seems to be a litle heavy for its size.
But it gets from A to B which is the main priority. The only problem to date has been the door locks which are a very poor quality design.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 1/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, pokey for a little run around, does the job for a Masters Student very nicely, not expensive to run, decent build quality, though seats could do with improvement (have been on newer model I think). Generally very happy with it.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 3/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
A good car ruined by pre production FAULTS THAT DEALERS AND MANUFACTURER ARE UNABLE / OR UNWILLING TO SOLVE.
iF THIS CAR HAD BEEN AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN OR HAD BEEN BROUGHT UP TO THE CORRECT QUALITY I WWOULD HAVE NO NEED TO SWAP IT.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 1/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Overall very happy. Could use a bit less petrol and could go a bit faster but day to day it does exactly what it was made to do with no problem. Owned 6 six years failed to start once due to battery and that was on my drive
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Fantastic car all round a few teething problems at the start but all fixed with no hassle.
Only reason for wishing to sell is the high mileage I would definately be buying another Ford again they are brilliant cars to own.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Old, battered, reliable, practicle car. Still got several years left in it. Unfortunately technology has moved on and I want ac, electric windows, CD player and more power than a 1.3 engine
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
a very very good allrounder the only problem i find is the ride is very hard and i have skinny 45 tyres on it wich leads to excesseive suspension noise also the paint marks very easily !!
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 2/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It does exactly what its meant to for a car in that segment of the market. It has not given me any problems, has proven good value for money and i would reccomend one to friends.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
I love my car, it is so easy to drive and park. When I bought it, I had problems with the gear box and had to spend quite a bit of money. However, now it is driving beautifully.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Great car for a first time driver, but few faults with front bumper may be caused from previous owner, not manufacturer's problem. 1.25 engine lacks power on hills.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Nice looking small practical hatchback but spoiled by niggly problems that should not be present on a car of its age.
Economy is also not as good as I thought.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliable supermini for urban use. It can easily cruise at motorway speeds but it is noisy, bumpy and the fifth gear is too low. Not particularly refined.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
basically quite good ,but on 2nd ECU and got thru 3 lambda sensors and new exhaust with cat ,in just over 5 years,gets quite pricey when things go wrong.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
The steering is great, however not long after the warranty was up most of the problems have arisen hence why in the next year or so i hope to replace it.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Does what it says on the tin. As with all Fords, rust is a problem after about five years or so, but the engine is good and the running costs very low.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It's ok. Does the job – get's me around. Basic spec, basic car... but my first car so I got what expected – easy to drive, reasonable looks.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 2/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Car is reliable and economical for every day use. Is now on its 4th coil so rhis appears to be a week area, but it is the only problem I've had.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
very good motor ,needs no appraisal . more than saying ,it has proved its worth time and time agian over4 the years,in a word verry good.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
It always gets me where i want to go it reliable, good on fuel and the drive is not that bad, what more can you say about a car?
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Good overall although 1.4TDCi engine is lethargic and unflexible and have had problems starting first time in cold weather
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
car is good, reliable and cheep run around.the only negative is some of the plastics inside and out dont stick on properly
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
T-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good for the use I put it to. Reliable, warms up quickly. Only used for local runs and is very economical on fuel.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
REALLY LIKE MY CAR. HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. HEATING NOT FAB AND A BIT GROWLY BUT I GUESS THAT'S DIESELS FOR YOU.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Engine not keen enough, impossible to drive up a hill when filled with 5 people, not as racey as it used to be...
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Car has been reliable and great to drive and I would buy another Fiesta ST if Ford built were now building one.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Overall the car is good it has been reliable and does what it says on the tin!! I would buy another one
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Great reliability especially now considering it's age and the mileage I do - has proved very good value
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Hazards not working.
Petrol flap doesn't always open
Bonnet release catch intermittant faulty
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
great, but as with all fords just a little more time on build qaulity wouldnt go a miss
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
I've been very pleased with my car. Its easy to drive, economical and very reliable.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Ford really need to work on their buld quality issues,mk7 fista a bit of a let down!
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It has been a good all round car, no problems with either the car or the dealers.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Excellent quality for the money. Serviced yearly and never had any major problems
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
A great buy and reliability has been excellent especially for a car of oits age
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 3/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
too small compared to what i had i made abad choice not the cars fault
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
(ST Mountune) It is a Pocket rocket, but still a dagenham dusbin!
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 2/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Better than expected! Good running costs. Reliable. Comfortable.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
it is ok but too many problems for the car to enjoy ownership
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Easy to run, cost are not high, good on the petrol.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent reliablity, cheap to run, cannot fault it
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Absolutely no problems whatsoever, Very good car.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
ruined by rattles and electrical promblems
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 1/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Probably the worst car i have ever owned.
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 2/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Reliable but not as good as I thought
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 2/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great car spoiled by a leaking boot.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Good all rounder and very reliable.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
ford fiesta st is a great hot hatch
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
very good quality would buy again
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
build quality seems rather bad
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 2/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reasonable car for the price
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Its OK but under powered!
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 2/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
