Well, coming to the end of three years and just 17000 miles.

The car has had no faults, I'm even, just about, on the same front tyres.

Just in process of getting quotes for replacement, probably a Vrs Tdi estate in Rallye green, I don't really do the mileage but running cost, pop etc point to diesel. Other considerations were scout and superb estate.

The 1.2 engine has been great, it has its limitations but is much stronger and wiling than I could have hoped for. The ride is unsettled over pot holes etc and it was awful the few times it snowed, but the reliability and build quality have really impressed me.

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Aren't you worried about dpf problems from doing such short milage? I've just gone from diesel to petrol Vrs and its recommended

This seems very odd to me, especially for an estate. My current Octy seat bases fold up so that with the variable boot floor you end up with a flat load area.

Quite a serious oversight, IMHO it is essential for an estate to have a flat loading area.

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Just checked mine and the bench is fixed , I remember most of the reviews saying the same. Must be another L&K thing that the rest of us don't get  :'(

Well, coming to the end of three years and just 17000 miles.

The car has had no faults, I'm even, just about, on the same front tyres.

Just in process of getting quotes for replacement, probably a Vrs Tdi estate in Rallye green, I don't really do the mileage but running cost, pop etc point to diesel. Other considerations were scout and superb estate.

The 1.2 engine has been great, it has its limitations but is much stronger and wiling than I could have hoped for. The ride is unsettled over pot holes etc and it was awful the few times it snowed, but the reliability and build quality have really impressed me.

 If you've only done 17K in 3 years I wouldn't bother going for a diesel. I'd be almost tempted to say even if you are doing 17K a year seriously consider it.