A beloved family motor has kept its unwanted crown as Britain's most stolen car, new data reveals. The Ford Fiesta remains the top target for criminals, with hundreds nabbed nationwide this year.

Ford no longer produces the model, yet approximately 1.5 million Britons still drive them. The absence of fresh models partly explains why it appeals to crooks, as spare parts are likely more precious, reports Birmingham Live .

The massive number of Fiestas cruising British streets provides another explanation for their frequent theft. Different Fiesta variants were pinched including the Zetec, Zetec Turbo and Titanium.

Information came from fresh DVLA theft statistics, examined by Tempcover. Whilst the Fiesta stays top amongst villains, criminals are increasingly eyeing up scooters and comme

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