2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FB06 BEE

The 1.25-litre petrol Fiesta is among the most economical cars in its class, typically returning 45-55 mpg in mixed driving and capable of 60+ mpg on longer runs. Road tax for this pre-April 2017 vehicle sits in a relatively low band, costing around £35-£165 per year depending on exact CO2 figures — budget £150 annually to be safe. Insurance falls into group 4-6, making this one of the cheapest mainstream cars to insure, with typical premiums of £400-£600 per year for a standard driver. Servicing is affordable at £120-£200 per visit through independent garages, though brake fluid, coolant, and timing chain inspections (every 60,000 miles on this engine) add occasional costs. Overall annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance, and maintenance should land in the region of £1,200-£1,500 for a typical driver covering 6,000 miles per year.

Focus your physical inspection on the front suspension, given the March 2023 failure — jack up the front end and check both ball joints for play, paying particular attention to the offside lower arm where the failure occurred. The 1.25 Duratec engine is reliable but check for misfires by listening at idle; ignition coils on this variant are a known weak point and featured among the top MOT failure reasons for the model overall. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, especially around the rear box and mounting rubbers — exhaust issues are another common failure point in the aggregate data. Check the headlamps for condensation or clouding, as headlamp failures rank as the top MOT failure reason for this model across 1.5 million records. Finally, examine the clutch for slipping or juddering, the cooling system for leaks, and verify all electrics function including the infotainment and central locking.