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Ford Fiesta VII Mk7 (2008–2019)

5.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.0 (65 Hp) (XMJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 Duratec (80 Hp) (P4JA, P4JB, P4JC, P4JD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 Duratec (80 Hp) Start&Stop (P4JA, P4JB, P4JC, P4JD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 EcoBoost (100 Hp) (SFJA, SFJB, SFJC, SFJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.0 EcoBoost (100 Hp) PowerShift (SFJA, SFJB, SFJC, SFJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 EcoBoost (100 Hp) Start&Stop (SFJA, SFJB, SFJC, SFJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 EcoBoost (125 Hp) (M1JE, M1JH) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.25 (60 Hp) (STJA, STJB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.25 (82 Hp) (SNJA, SNJB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.25 Duratec (60 Hp) (STJA, STJB, STJC, STJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.25 Duratec (82 Hp) (SNJB, SNJC, SNJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 (86 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 (96 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 (96 Hp) Automatic (RTJA, SPJA, RTJB, SPJC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 Duratec (103 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 Duratec (103 Hp) PowerShift No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 Ti-VCT (110 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 Ti-VCT (110 Hp) PowerShift No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 (105 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 (105 Hp) PowerShift No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 (120 Hp) PowerShift No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 (85 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (120 Hp) PowerShift No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Ti-VCT (105 Hp) PowerShift (IQJA, IQJC, IQJE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Ti-VCT (120 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Ti-VCT (120 Hp) (HXJA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Ti-VCT (120 Hp) PowerShift No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Ti-VCT (135 Hp) (U5JA) No reports 0 No issues reported
ST 1.6 EcoBoost (182 Hp) (JTJA) No reports 0 No issues reported
ST 1.6 EcoBoost (197 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
ST 1.6 EcoBoost (200 Hp) (JTJC) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.4 TDCi (70 Hp) (KVJA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 TDCi (75 Hp) (UGJC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 Duratorq (90 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 TDCi (75 Hp) (HHJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.6 TDCi (90 Hp) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 TDCi (95 Hp) (TZJA, T3DA, T3DB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 TDCi (95 Hp) (TZJB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 TDCi (95 Hp) ECOnetic (TZJA, T3DA, T3DB) No reports 0 No issues reported

LPG

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.4 (92 Hp) LPG (RTJD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 (96/92 Hp) LPG (RTJD) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Fiesta VII Review

This car has been used for both short and long trips, and it performs wonderfully. No defects, apart from typical wear and tear on the suspension. No rust on this 11-year-old car. Comfortable interior. Flexible engine. You could say it's a perfect car. Fuel consumption is around 6 liters in the city; the engine isn't super economical, but it makes up for it with reliability.

Pros: Excellent performance on all trips, No corrosion after 11 years, Comfortable interior, Flexible engine, Reliable
Cons: Typical suspension wear and tear
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Fiesta VII: A Top Hot Hatch

Brilliant car! Drives wonderfully – in my opinion, it's one of the best hot hatches the automotive world has ever seen. I've owned it for 5 years and have no intention of selling it anytime soon. The car is perfect for both everyday driving and occasional track days. It's already taken me to Tor Kielce and Silesia Ring. It's always been in the top three in various qualifications. In my opinion, for the price the Fiesta is currently going for, there aren't many better options.

Pros: Exceptional driving dynamics, Versatile: great for daily use and track days, Consistent performance in competitions, Excellent value for money
Cons: Finding better alternatives at this price point is difficult

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