MK1 Fabia vRS: What to look for?

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18 August, 201411 yr

I currently have a Fiesta ST (08 plate, 52k on clock) which I'm looking to part ex for something more economical to run. One of the cars on my short list is the mk1 Fabia vrs. What should I be looking out for when buying one of these? Is there common faults?

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