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That 1.6 engine has its issues (1: leaking injector leading to turbo oil feed blockage leading to failed turbo, 2: difficult to get to EGR valve that causes drop off in power when it’s dirty) but they are widely known about these days.
Same engine is in Peugeot, Ford, Volvo, Mini and I think 1 series BMW.
My issue with it is (in my Focus) that it’s too slow, but that’s just a preference.