Looking to buy a used Fabia around 2004/2005 petrol 1.2 model for young family member.

Looking at spending £2.5-£3.5k at a small independant garage.

What should I look out for to avoid buying a problem car??....More about Fabia specific issues than

the generic used car issues for a car that age.

Edited 7 January, 201313 yr by kibby

Hi, searching in the Fabia section should reveal much of what you're looking for. We've had a 1.4 Classic for around 3.5 years, so good luck with your search

Check the rear foot wells and door cards for water. The rear door window winders on ours were leaking like seives. Electrics have been another issue, maybe connected - electric windows, radio, reverse light switch have all been problems. Been fairly reliable, never left us stranded or anything. Ours is a 1.4 and the headgasket is going now, oil and water mixing. Still getting another though