The FORD FIESTA (1999-02) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.3 FLIGHT is a small, five-door petrol hatchback from a long-running favourite in the UK small-car market. Easy to place in town and simpler to live with than a larger family car, it offers practical rear doors and a useful boot for everyday errands. mycarcheck.com records 392 look-ups for this exact model, covering 221 different VINs, giving buyers a useful pool of real-world checks. Across those records, average latest mileage is 68,000, annual mileage 5,000, and previous keepers about 3.2. The average private-sale valuation is £300, a dated-car snapshot, not a current asking price. It suits first-time drivers, commuters and budget-minded owners: easygoing on short trips and simple to park, with rear doors for passengers or shopping. Its appeal is straightforward, familiar, no-frills motoring; against rivals such as the Corsa, it is a sensible choice, though age and condition matter most when buying used.