| Performance | | It's very quick and nimble. Great for twisting country roads, and darting through city traffic. |
| Design | | Exterior design belies the Fiesta underpinnings, doesn't seem to date, either. |
| Comfort | | Aircon and CD player are handy, sports seats useful when on the door handles! Cavernous boot, too. Rear headroom isn't generous, though. |
| Safety | | Rear visibility isn't perfect, so it's important to keep aware of what's around you in traffic. |
| Reliability | | Failed its MOT on the suspension, but that's characteristic of the hard ride. If you use official Ford parts the suspension should be good for up to 5 years. |
| Value | | Excellent value for money. Perhaps not as surefooted as the MINI, but much cheaper and much, much more practical. Not being mistaken for an estate agent an added bonus. |
| Running | | It's a Fiesta underneath so most things are cheap. Returns the quoted 38mpg without effort. Little to go wrong except the suspension, which is what you buy it for, anyway. |