Used buyer's guide: Ford Fiesta pictures

Although the Fiesta’s cabin is spacious, access to the rear seats in the three-door isn’t great, plus the plunging roofline hits headroom. It’s easy to find a good driving position, with lots of seat and wheel adjustment, and refinemen

Screen washers can pack in when hose gets trapped within the bonnet hinge, preventing the washer fluid from flowing.

Door seals can come away from the door frame, leading to wind noise at speed, plus water leaks. New seals are required.

Fuel filler flaps can stick shut, making refuelling difficult. You can grease the seal or cut back one of the plastic lugs on the retaining clip.

Low-speed creaks can appear to be from the steering column, but they’re actually from the rubber in the front suspension strut top mountings.