Hi,

Not being an owner of my Fabia for very long, my dad is now looking to purchase the MK1 Fabia vRS too!

Please can you list any common faults to check when buying the car?

You're probably thinking I should know this, but I just went out and bought mine without checking things. So far, so good!!

Many thanks in advance

Car is fairly reliable, with correct oil being the most important VW505.01 Spec.

Console bushes (revised part available or solid Cupra bushes)

Drop links

ARB bushes

Clutch and DMF

Water leaks from door carriers especially the rears

Camshaft wear and bucket tappets if wrong oil has been used (Must be PD oil)

PAS issues if battery not in good condition

Link fuses on top of battery can crack

Battery earth cable prone to corrosion

Alternator sense wire often breaks at the gearbox connection

Radiators tend to leak after 5 years (bottom corners)

Sounds like a lot of issues, but at least it's not a Ford.