Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 reliability review
The Fiesta ST is a hugely entertaining hot hatch and a used car bargain
- Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 front cornering
- Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 interior
- Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 side driving
- Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 rear cornering
- Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 boot
- Used Ford Fiesta ST 2013-2017 infotainment screen
What should I look for in a used Ford Fiesta?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
The ST will have been driven hard by some owners, so as well as taking care to do proper visual checks on the car when you’re buying it, it’s vital to check for obvious signs of misuse and carelessness.
Look at any smoke coming from the exhaust, for one – this shouldn’t be too dark – and check the oil on the engine dipstick and the quality of the coolant. Check for leaks underneath the car, if possible, and also for worn tyres that might need expensive replacement.
It's always advisable to insist on a full service history, preferably with a Ford main dealer.
Is a used Ford Fiesta reliable?
Reported problems are few and owners on the whole tend to have good things to say about the ST.
The ST didn't specifically feature in our What Car? Reliability Survey and the Fiesta generation it's based on was absent as well. As a car brand, Ford came 17th out of 32 manufacturers, with a reliability score of 91.4%. Based on that alone, the Fiesta ST is a reliable car.
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