Give direct line a try also, try things like adding a parent, older sibling etc to the policy, you may find it reduces the quote
You could always get a parent to insure it and have you as a named driver but then you don't get to build up your no claims.
Just some things to try
I remember paying around 1300 for a 1ltr h reg fiesta when I was 21
Edit* just realised the question was more on RWD experience