Skoda Mk1 Fabia VRS 1.9

[GolfChick]

FOR SALE Skoda Mk1 Fabia 1.9 VRS 53 plate with just over 175k on the clock, it has now been replaced by a newer model Fabia so the mileage wont increase at all. The MOT expires 14th August 2017 and it passed with no advisories. 

The car has 6 previous owners, I've had it for a year and the owner before me was my bf who also owned it for approx a year. My bf works for a local College in the motor vehicle department so any problems have been resolved immediately and it has been maintained for the time we've owned it. It's a very reliable car and has never had any major issues, I can see it running for a lot longer and the only reason I've got a new car is I needed something with slightly more space. 



The rear tyres are practically brand new and the fronts have tonnes more life left in them. The alloy wheels all hold their air pressure but some of them do have some curb marks from previous owners. They would definitely benefit from being refurbished. The colour is definitely advantageous rather than a hinderance, it can been found in any carpark and will definitely stand out from the crowd. Nobody can say they didn't see you pull out in front of them! 

 

It was bought about three years ago from a Briskoda member who showed a screenshot of proof of the cambelt and waterpump. Has had patchy history before we owned it but since has been serviced religiously. 

 

Bodywork as to be expected from a car of this age, polishes up well as you can see from the photos.



Good points : 

Aftermarket head unit with USB port and bluetooth connection. 

Recent front new pads and discs 

New windscreen washer pump. 

New VRS rear calliper fitted to fix the sticky handbrake problem the models get. 

It's had a different interior fitted than the standard VRS seats which are nice and dark so don't get grubby in a matter of seconds. 

Its got good partial service history with very recent air and fuel filter. 

It's had rear tints put in the back/rear window purely to hide contents from prying eyes. 



Bad points : 

The rear offside door lock doesn't work with the central locking so has to be manually locked and unlocked. 

The drivers door lock doesn't know it's being opened and closed. So if you unlock the door then open the door and put your keys on the drivers seat and walk away the car will lock itself. 

Theres a tiny bit of wear on the drivers seat, to be expected from a car of this age. 

The front drivers electric window switch can be picky as to how much pressure it requires in order to work. 



Any other questions or to view it, drop me a PM!

 

£900 OVNO!

 

Edited 8 January, 2017 by GolfChick

[@Lee]

 

The drivers door lock doesn't know it's being opened and closed. So if you unlock the door then open the door and put your keys on the drivers seat and walk away the car will lock itself.

They all do that'. It's a very annoying 'safety' feature. It re-locks again after 30 sec if you shut the door. You can remove that bit from the bad points I think.

[Skid]

I don't know if I've missed it or not, but I can't see a price?

[GolfChick]

Apologies price now added. 

 

They dont all do it, this is a microswitch issue in that the car doesnt know that the drivers door has been opened at all, also the interior light wont then come on with the drivers door because the car simply doesn't know!

[BeatMaster]

Where in the UK are you located? ????

[GolfChick]

Kidderminster

[Skid]

That's an absolute steal IMHO.

I'd love it, but my son would never forgive me or get indeed get in it. He hesitates at getting into my Metallic rallye green mk3 Fabia, until he remembers that its better than walking.

Best of luck with the sale. I'd be surprised if it hangs around long.