The FORD FIESTA (1999-02) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.25 LX is a small, three-door petrol hatchback and an established name in the UK small-car market. Easy to park and straightforward to live with, it is an affordable city car and compact runabout, offering everyday transport without the size or cost of a larger car. mycarcheck.com has recorded 114 look-ups covering 57 different VINs, a useful sample of cars shoppers have researched. Those checks show an average recorded mileage of 79,000 miles and around 4,000 miles driven annually; the average is 4.3 previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation is £200, so condition and history matter greatly when assessing any example. Its 1.25-litre engine and familiar layout suit town trips, commuting and first-time drivers, though three doors are less handy for rear passengers. Against rivals such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Clio, the Fiesta is known for nimble handling and an approachable character.