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Ford Fiesta road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Ford Fiesta? 63% of the 19 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Ford Fiesta?

Most used Ford Fiesta in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 63% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (63%)
From April 2017
63% of stock
Median CO₂
117 g/km

There are currently 14 used Ford Fiesta models for sale on Motoring Today, spanning model years from 2014 to 2020. Understanding Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for these cars is crucial for UK buyers. The amount of VED you pay depends entirely on the car's first-registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. Because the specific figure varies by individual vehicle, it is essential to check the details for any particular Fiesta you are considering. For cars first registered before April 2017, VED is calculated based purely on their CO2 emissions band. This means cars with lower CO2 output generally incur lower annual road tax. However, for Ford Fiestas first registered from April 2017 onwards, a different system applies. These vehicles pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate in subsequent years. Additionally, cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new are subject to an annual surcharge for five years. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, though this exemption is changing. For models like the Ford Fiesta, which are typically powered by petrol or diesel engines, VED remains a key consideration. To confirm the exact VED for any specific Ford Fiesta on our marketplace, please refer to the individual car's details on its listing page.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

63% of Ford Fiesta

Expensive-car supplement
440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Ford Fiesta road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • 440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Ford Fiesta in stock now — from £4,268

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2016 St-line

PetrolManual87,014 mi2016
ULEZ ✓Band A · £20/yr
Finance available on request
£4,268
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2015 Zetec T

PetrolManual53,227 mi2015
Band A · £20/yr
£124/mo
£5,129
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2016 Zetec Blue Edition Spring

PetrolManual50,215 mi2016
Band A · £20/yr
£145/mo
£5,490
cash

Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2017 Zetec

PetrolManual52,389 mi2017
£200/yr
£134/mo
£5,892
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Good price

Ford Fiesta

2014 Zetec

PetrolManual25,000 mi2014
Band C · £35/yr
£156/mo
£6,995
cash

East Knighton Car Sales·4.6 (61)· Dorchester

Ford Fiesta
Great price

Ford Fiesta

2019 Zetec

PetrolManual44,650 mi2019
£200/yr
£166/mo
£7,280
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth

Ford Fiesta
Great price

Ford Fiesta

2016 Titanium X

PetrolManual18,900 mi2016
Band A · £20/yr
£174/mo
£7,650
cash

Vantage Autohouse·4.9 (19)· Cwmbran

Ford Fiesta
Above market

Ford Fiesta

2017 Zetec T Auto

PetrolAutomatic56,600 mi2017
£200/yr
£184/mo
£8,163
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Great price

Ford Fiesta

2019 St-line X Turbo

PetrolManual51,630 mi2019
£200/yr
£189/mo
£8,280
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2017 Zetec T Auto

PetrolAutomatic35,115 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£8,376
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2020 St-line Edition T Mhev

PetrolManual61,245 mi2020
£200/yr
£190/mo
£8,490
cash

Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2018 Titanium Tdci

DieselManual38,540 mi2018
£200/yr
£196/mo
£8,695
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Above market

Ford Fiesta

2018 Active 1 Turbo Auto

PetrolAutomatic61,817 mi2018
£200/yr
£197/mo
£8,750
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2020 Titanium T Auto

PetrolAutomatic69,613 mi2020
£200/yr
£192/mo
£8,799
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Good price

Ford Fiesta

2015 Titanium X Auto

PetrolAutomatic18,034 mi2015
Band C · £35/yr
£227/mo
£9,391
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2022 St-line Edition T Mhev

PetrolManual56,952 mi2022
£200/yr
£218/mo
£9,965
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Ford Fiesta
Fair price

Ford Fiesta

2023 St-line T Mhev Auto

PetrolAutomatic64,873 mi2023
£200/yr
£257/mo
£11,759
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Ford Fiesta (Petrol, Diesel), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance
45–197 bhp
Power
6.3s
0–60 mph (fastest)
144 mph
Top speed
998–1,999 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
37–88 mpg
Fuel economy
82–179 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
2–31 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
3,950 mm
Length
1,912 mm
Width
1,476 mm
Height
2,489 mm
Wheelbase
1,108 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2017
60%
Safety assist

The Ford Fiesta Hatchback (17-23) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £5,795
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 125 ST-Line Ed 3dr AutoAutomaticPetrol123 bhp49.6 - 53.3 mpg11915
1.0 EcoBoost Trend Navigation 3drManualPetrol98 bhp52.3 - 53.3 mpg12112
1.0 EcoBoost Trend Navigation 5drManualPetrol98 bhp48.7 - 51.4 mpg12512
1.1 Trend Navigation 3drManualPetrol73 bhp53.3 mpg1207
1.5 EcoBoost ST Edition 3drManualPetrol197 bhp42.8 - 44.1 mpg14530
1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 155 ST-Line Edition 5dManualPetrol152 bhp52.3 - 56.5 mpg11317
1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Edition 5dManualPetrol123 bhp47.9 - 51.4 mpg12415
1.0 EcoBoost 125 Zetec Edition Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol123 bhp43.5 - 47.1 mpg13711
1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line X Edn Auto [7 Speed] 5dAutomaticPetrol123 bhp47.9 - 49.6 mpg12914
ST Ford Performance Edition 1.5T EcoBoost 200PS 3dManualPetrol197 bhp40.4 mpg15830
Vignale Edition 1.0T EcoBoost 140PS 5dManualPetrol138 bhp48.7 - 51.4 mpg12316
ST-Line Edition X 1.0T EcoBoost 140PS 3dManualPetrol138 bhp49.6 mpg12816

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Ford Fiesta?
A Ford Fiesta registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Ford Fiestas pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Ford Fiesta?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from 1 April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat rate. An additional surcharge applies for cars with a list price over £40,000. Cars registered before this date are taxed solely based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Ford Fiestas are currently for sale?
We currently have 18 Ford Fiesta models available, ranging from model years 2014 to 2023.