What's the 2002 Skoda Fabia like?

Is a 2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4 Comfort good for a first car? What's the mpg like on it? Any known problems with them?

Bob Runner (Wicklow)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Bob,

The Fabia is a pretty rugged car, but obviously with this one being 16 years old now, you’ll need to thoroughly check it all over. Common failure points are fuel pumps, water temperature sensors and water pumps, rattling dashboards, clutch master cylinders, leaking rear doors and dashboard lights. Economy should work out in the low-forties, in terms of miles per gallon, depending on how and where you drive it.

Generally, I’d say it’s an excellent first car — easy to drive, roomy and robust. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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