Faults:

The rear shock absorbers began creaking at 37,000, replaced them with Kayaba units that give a firmer ride.

General Comments:

Must have the cam belts changed every 36,000 without fail - expensive at a dealer, difficult if you do it yourself.

Oil change (semi-synthetic) and filter every 6000 and you've got yourself a reliable hot hatch a cut above the rest.

Fast and comfortable, understated looks and quite rare on the road - just how I like it.

Faults:

Nothing yet.

General Comments:

I haven't had the car for long but the great looks get you noticed. And for it being standard, it is one of the fastest hot hatches around.

Faults:

Cambelt snapped, costly repair but lucky for me Dad's a mechanic so I got the head skimmed, polished-ported, gas-flowed and bored out, all for a nice price!

General Comments:

Apart from the cambelt it's been great.

Faults:

Generally trouble free.

The radiator sprung a leak on a particularly hot day in heavy traffic. It had to be re-sealed.

Front suspension springs were replaced due to general wear and degradation.

General Comments:

If you plan to own or own one of these, it is important the services are kept up. Mainly the car needs an oil/filter change every 6,000 miles without fail. If you do this, the car will run forever!

It's a lovely looking car, still stylish, hottest of the hot-hatches, handles like it's glued to the road.

Faults:

Had trouble with the brakes from the word go. They make a grinding noise until they have warmed up. Pads don't wear well in urban driving conditions. I am replacing them every 6 months. Apart from that the car is fine.

General Comments:

It is extremely economical in urban driving conditions. I am getting 38-40 mpg driving in London during the rush hour.

Faults:

Needed exhaust back box at 40k miles.

General Comments:

Excellent small car, little damage caused when a Ford Sierra went into the back of it at 30mph writing the Sierra off.

It's comfortable on the motorway and is capable of high speeds and good acceleration.

I've had Fiestas and Fiats and they don't have any class and are lacking on performance. This is the best small car on the market.

Faults:

Thermo switch on the radiator, brake discs at 40,000km.

General Comments:

Powerful engine 130HP, 210Km/h, great driving abilities, like driving a cart and it's cheap and comfortable.

General Comments:

A nice car but incredibly dull to drive and the interior leaves a lot to be desired.