Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007)

5
reviewed by John craddock on 6 August 2020
5
reviewed by Mr Val Gutzu on 25 September 2017
1

Ambiente 1.4 16v 5dr Hatchback manual

reviewed by mahgni on 21 July 2015
1
Overall rating
4
How it drives
3
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
1
Cost of maintenance and repairs
2
Experience at the dealership
3
How practical it is
1
How you rate the manufacturer
1
Overall reliability

Good to drive, appalling electrics

Good to drive and reasonably economical, but....
Both power window motors failed necessitating new motors and regulators as well as the central locking motor. Parts are much more expensive that the Japanese mainstream models (I'm in NZ). Intermittent problems with the stability control light coming on and twice going in to limp home mode with dealer unable to trace.
I have noticed several other much newer Fabias going through auctions with one or both power windows noted as not working on the auction inspections. Seems my problems are ongoing.
Back to Japanese reliability for me.

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reviewed by DCmusic on 6 July 2015
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5
reviewed by stourjohn on 1 May 2014
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4
reviewed by Anonymous on 22 June 2013
1
reviewed by hussarman on 25 May 2013
1
reviewed by sfb123 on 25 September 2012
4
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2
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About this car

Price£7,600–£12,615
Road TaxC–G
MPG36.0–61.4 mpg
Real MPG97.4%

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