Whilst some of these 1600 diesel engines give trouble not all do. You only have to consider how many have been fitted in many different brands to realise its probably one of the most widely used engines in recent times.

We had one in 55 plate Focus. Never had a single issue and teh chap that bought it from us had over 6 years trouble free before moving it on at 11 years old. It was always properly serviced using the correct oil which is something not all owners do.

Where I worked we had dozens of cars/vans with the engine over the 11 years I worked there, all did 150,000 miles before being moved on and not one single issue.Our neighbour at the previous house had a couple of cars wityh this engine plus several company vans, again no problems.

But as always never let the whole facts get in the way of a good story.

For the sake of honestly I do think the Kia 1600 diesel is a better engine.

Yes 22.800 mls car was a 3 year old mobilty car with 10.000 mls onthe clock when i bought