The FORD FIESTA is a small hatchback and one of the UK’s best-known used cars, suited to town streets as well as longer journeys. Its popularity is clear in mycarcheck.com data: 551,514 checks have covered 254,028 distinct VINs, giving buyers a substantial sample to draw on. The average private-sale valuation recorded is £3,400. A Fiesta is typically used for commuting, school runs, shopping and first trips behind the wheel. Its compact size makes parking and manoeuvring straightforward, while a cabin and five-door versions make it useful for couples and small families. It is especially appealing to first-time drivers seeking an approachable, familiar car. Against rivals such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo, the FORD FIESTA is known for lively, confidence-inspiring handling and a broad choice of used examples. Check each car’s history and condition: mycarcheck.com records average mileage of 80,000, annual mileage of 6,000 and about 3.4 previous keepers.