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Ford Fiesta 2018 review

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Ford Fiesta 2018 — front three-quarter view

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Overview

The 2018 Ford Fiesta (Mk8) is the small car that defined Britain — the UK's best-selling car for more than a decade, and a superb used buy today. Launched at £12,715 on the road, the eighth-generation Fiesta was on sale until Ford ended production in 2023, so 2018 cars sit in the sweet spot: fully modern Mk8 tech with prices now starting at around £8,500 for tidy examples.

The engine to buy is the 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost, offered in 100PS, 125PS and 140PS tunes — all with a slick 6-speed manual. The 125PS version is the UK's favourite for good reason: 9.9 seconds to 62mph, 121mph top speed and up to 65.7mpg on the old NEDC cycle. Enthusiasts should chase the 200PS Fiesta ST (6.5 seconds to 62mph), while the 1.5 TDCi diesel suits high-mileage drivers. Every 2018 Mk8 engine is Euro 6, so the car is ULEZ and Clean Air Zone compliant — a big deal for city drivers.

Inside, the Mk8 brought a huge step up: SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the brilliant Quickclear heated windscreen, and available B&O Play audio. The Fiesta earned five stars from Euro NCAP in 2017, although the rating expired under the stricter 2024 protocols. With a 292-litre boot, handling that remains the class benchmark and Ford's huge dealer network for parts and servicing, the 2018 Fiesta is arguably the safest used supermini purchase in Britain.

UK price from: £12,715

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Specifications

Engine	1.0L 3-cyl EcoBoost petrol / 1.5L EcoBoost (ST) / 1.5L TDCi diesel
Power	100-140 PS (1.0 EcoBoost); 200 PS (ST)
Torque	170 Nm (1.0 100/125 PS); 290 Nm (ST)
0-62 mph	10.5 seconds (100 PS); 9.9 seconds (125 PS); 6.5 seconds (ST)
Top speed	114 mph (100 PS); 126 mph (140 PS); 144 mph (ST)
Transmission	6-speed manual (Powershift auto on some 1.0s)
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Fuel economy	Up to 65.7 mpg NEDC (1.0 100 PS)
CO2 emissions	97-136 g/km (1.0 EcoBoost range)
Boot space	292 litres
Length	4,040-4,068 mm (version-dependent)
Euro NCAP	5 stars (2017 test; rating expired January 2024)
Warranty (when new)	3 years / 60,000 miles (Ford UK)
Used price (UK)	From around £8,500 (2018, average mileage)

Features

SYNC 3 infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (from Zetec up)
1.0 EcoBoost petrol in 100, 125 and 140PS tunes; 200PS ST flagship
6-speed manual gearbox — the way to buy a Fiesta
Quickclear heated windscreen and heated seats available
B&O Play premium audio on top trims
Euro 6 engines: fully ULEZ and Clean Air Zone compliant
Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist available
292-litre boot; 60:40 split-folding rear seats

Common parts & prices

Part	Price (GBP)	Notes
Oil filter (1.0 EcoBoost)	£8.99
Engine air filter	£13.99
Spark plugs (set of 3)	£21.99	For 1.0 EcoBoost 3-cylinder
Front brake pads and discs (axle set)	£89.99	Pattern part; OEM specification
Front wiper blades (pair)	£17.99
12V battery	£79.99

Prices are typical UK aftermarket/OEM guide prices and may vary by supplier.

Pros

Still the class benchmark for handling and driver appeal
Huge used choice keeps prices keen — from around £8,500
1.0 EcoBoost 125 is the perfect blend of pace and economy
Euro 6 across the range: ULEZ/CAZ compliant everywhere
Cheap to service with Ford's vast UK dealer and parts network

Cons

Euro NCAP five-star rating expired in January 2024 under newer protocols
Rear legroom is tight beside a VW Polo or Skoda Fabia
1.0 EcoBoost needs a full service history — check it carefully
ST models hold their value, so cost more than rivals' hot hatches

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Ford Fiesta ULEZ compliant?

Yes. Every Mk8 Fiesta engine — the 1.0 EcoBoost petrols, the 1.5 TDCi diesel and the 1.5 EcoBoost ST — meets Euro 6 emissions standards, so the 2018 Fiesta is compliant with London's ULEZ and UK Clean Air Zones.

Why did the Fiesta's Euro NCAP rating expire?

Euro NCAP ratings lapse after six years as protocols get tougher. The Mk8 Fiesta earned five stars in 2017, but that rating expired in January 2024 — the car's structure and safety tech are unchanged, it simply hasn't been retested.

Which used Ford Fiesta 2018 engine is best?

The 1.0 EcoBoost 125PS is the sweet spot for most buyers — 9.9s to 62mph, up to 65.7mpg and cheap insurance. The 140PS is perkier, the 100PS is cheapest, and the 200PS ST is a genuine hot hatch. Insist on a full Ford service history with any 1.0 EcoBoost.

How much is a used 2018 Ford Fiesta?

Tidy 2018 examples average around £8,500 at typical mileage, with leggy high-mileage cars from about £6,000 and low-mileage Zetec/Titanium trims up to £11,000. Fiesta STs start from roughly £9,000-£10,000.

How much did the Ford Fiesta cost new in 2018?

The Mk8 Fiesta launched in the UK from £12,715 on the road, with mid-range Zetec and Titanium trims around £16,000-£18,000 and the ST from about £21,000.

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