Outstanding condition throughout, excellent service history, new MoT, fully valeted, with huge specification including paddle-shift sequential semi-automatic transmission, air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, 8-spoke 16” Abarth alloy wheels, Bluetooth infotainment unit, Sport mode and torque transfer control and much more! This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the most-fun vehicles I’ve driven for some time, and in excellent condition!

In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Twenty-four large-format photos also below!

The Back Story

Everyone loves a small sporty Fiat – my very first car was a Fiat 127 Sport, which I just loved to drive.  And Abarth are universally known for being bonkers – taking standard Fiat cars and turning them up to ‘11’.  Just watch on You Tube Jeremy Clarkson’s assessment of Abarth (4^th November 2024)…. I’m old enough to remember the original Abarth versions of the Fiat 600, so I’d always fancied trying out one of these newer Abarth 595s.  I saw this one advertised for sale through the trade, so I snapped it up.

With just three former keepers, low mileage, full history, and in the best colour combination of black with black interior (just like my 127 Sport from the 1980s!), I wanted to give this a try!

Once I’d bought it, I wondered if I had made a mistake, buying a semi-automatic version.  That was until I drove it… It is just a HOOT to drive!  And the semi-automatic Tiptronic sequential gearbox, rather than being a hindrance, is a huge bonus!!  Put it into Sport mode and drive the car on the paddle-shift, and the changes are almost instantaneous, without distracting you from the task of hammering the car into the next corner and whooping with fun!  I love it.  It even reminds me of the careless fun I used to have in my 127 Sport, forty years ago!

I’ve driven this car around for a little while, and every journey is an adventure.  It sounds hugely purposeful, corners like it is on rails, handles like a go-cart, and accelerates like a bullet.  My 92-year old mother learned to drive in an original Fiat 500, still owns a new-version 500, and even she insisted on being given a trip out in the Abarth, just to experience it!!

Although the ride is quite firm, it never feels harsh, and if you want to cruise around it is a comfortable place in which to do so. The seats are very supportive and comfy, there’s plenty of room in the cabin despite its small exterior size, there’s all the equipment that you could want, and the stereo is good too!  Outside, the styling cues from the original Fiat 500 from the 1970s are still evocative, set-off by touches like the Abarth Scorpion logo on the wheel centres, the yellow-painted brake calipers, body kit, unique 16” alloy wheels and so on.

Abarth 595 Ownership in General

There aren’t many hot hatches left these days… but of those that are, the Abarth is a class-leader.  It’s renowned for its driving style, road manners, and just sheer good fun.  One reviewer online describes it as “a total funbox on wheels”… I couldn’t have put it better myself!

The Abarth 595 was introduced in 2012, following on from a sporty-version of the 500 which ran from 2008.  This design was then facelifted several times (in 2013, 2015 and 2016) and so this version from 2017 is generally considered to be the “Series 4”.   This brought revised styling to the lights, bumpers and to the interior with the upgraded infotainment unit.

As you might expect, motoring reviewers generally focus on the driving experience (and universally acknowledge it to be one of the best, most-fun things to do on four wheels), whilst grumbling about the hard ride (although I didn’t find it to be so) and small interior space.  It’s all about the experience – and here you get to enjoy it without breaking the bank!

This example is the 595, which wrings 144bhp and 206NM torque out of its 1368cc four cylinder petrol injection turbo-charged engine.  Handily, there is a boost gauge fixed to the dashboard so that you can see the effect of the turbo – it is limited to 0.8 bar in standard mode, but released up to 1.2 bar in Sport mode (when the exhaust is also opened up).  In Sport mode, you can also call up the “G sensor” in the dashboard, and watch the effect of honing about on fast A-roads and back roads.

In practice, this means that the 0-60mph dash comes up in just over 7 secs, with a top speed of around 130mph.  This is delivered through the 5-speed MTA gearbox (see “specification” below!), and whereas many cars feel like they aren’t as fast as the numbers suggest, in this case the reverse is true.  The whole experience feels like you are flying along, even when you aren’t!

The Abarth treatment also brings the smart body-kit of side skirts, roof mounted spoiler, and sporty front and rear bumpers – all to complement the lowered suspension and wider wheels.  It might look sporty and dynamic from the outside – but this car really has the ability to live up to that promise!  That’s further enhanced by the Torque Transfer Control (TTC) button; this mimics a limited slip differential, transferring torque between the wheels in hard cornering and ensuring that the inner wheel doesn’t spin whilst adding more power to the outer wheel, preventing understeer.  It just turns the fun factor up beyond 11, to maybe 12… or 13…

And when you’ve enjoyed all that sportiness, you can comfort yourself in the high equipment levels – cloth and alcantara seats, electric mirrors and windows, air conditioning, Bluetooth phone and audio, DAB radio, split-folding rear seats, front and rear foglamps, and glossy anthracite-painted 8-spoke alloy wheels.

A note of sense for a moment, so that you can convince everyone else who matters that this really is a sensible purchase:- it is Euro 6 compliant, ULEZ compliant, car tax is only £195 a year, and the combined fuel economy is 48.7mpg and a cold urban economy of 37.2mpg.  There.  All very sensible and justifiable.

Specification of this example

Let’s start with that gearbox.  It’s a five-speed MTA box.   Google AI is helpful here:- “MTA gearbox stands for Mechanical Transmission Automatized.  The owner’s manual, somewhat amusingly, refers to it as “robotized sequential transmission”!  It’s a type of automated manual transmission that uses electro-hydraulic actuators to control a standard manual gearbox and clutch, so the driver doesn’t need to operate the clutch pedal or shifter. This system provides either an automatic or a manual shift mode, often through paddle shifters, but is based on a traditional mechanical setup”

Ok – so what does that mean in practice?  It’s essentially a five-speed manual gearbox, with an electrically operated clutch.  You can put it in “automatic” mode, where it will change gears by itself, or you can leave it in “manual” mode and change them using the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.  These gearboxes are now commonplace, particularly in smaller cars.  It’s a system that is particularly suited to smaller cars, as it is barely any physically bigger than a small manual box, only adds minimal additional weight, and can actually improve overall fuel consumption.  That’s all a win-win.  In this case, though, the biggest win is that changes become snap-sharp – no faffing about and taking hands off the steering wheel to change manually – and you’ll find yourself (as I did) changing up and down the box just for the fun of it.  Let’s face it, all modern supercars use this sort of set-up these days, so to diss it as a “slushbox” is just not fair. 
The downside is that this type of gearbox is not as smooth in automatic mode as a more traditional fluid-drive fully automatic box, particularly at slower speeds and when moving away from rest – in effect, the automation is having to lift off the acceleration, engage the clutch, change the gear, and re-apply the acceleration, just as you would have to in a manual car.  Changes therefore become smoother once you understand this and work with it, lifting off a little when you feel the car is ready to change gear. 

The paragraphs above tell you what to expect in terms of performance, roadholding and handling, so I won’t repeat them here.  Best to come and experience it for yourself!

Equipment-wise, it’s got everything that you really need – electric front windows, electric mirrors, remote central locking, 16” alloy wheels, air conditioning, Torque Transfer Control, decent DAB stereo with Bluetooth and app compliance including Apple Car play and Android Auto, front and rear foglamps, trip computer, Sport driving mode, split folding rear seats, high-back front seats etc.

There’s also a whole host of safety features, including air bags all round, traction control, ISOFIX seat mounts to the outer two rear seats, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), tyre-pressure monitoring system, immobilizer, locking wheel nuts etc.

This car’s condition

It’s immediately apparent that this Abarth has been well looked after.  There’s plenty of stamps in the service book, and several receipts from specialist service providers to back them up.  The paintwork is smooth and glossy, with no tree sap or bird lime damage, and there’s no kerbing scuffs to any of the wheels.   There’s a tiny dent in the leading edge of the bonnet (might be caused by a stone or something that has been dropped onto it), and a few chips and light scratches as you would expect at this age and mileage, but there aren’t any scuffs, scrapes or dents.  The whole car presents very well.

Inside is very smart throughout too – with no obvious wear to the seats.  Everything works as it should.

The recorded mileage of just over 55,000 is warranted to be correct, and this is evidenced by both the MoT mileages recorded, and the servicing records which align to those mileages.  The first owner is shown as having kept the car until October 2020, by which time it had recorded just over 10,000 miles.  The second owner then took it on to March 2022, when it was sold through specialists Alpha & Yapps Garages of Cardiff with a recorded mileage of 26,465 miles.  The third owner has kept it since then, before trading it in to a Citroen main agent, who I bought it from.

There’s a comprehensive service history recorded in the service book.  This shows six services, with my mechanics having completed the last one when I bought the car into stock in June this year, with 55,339 miles.  At that time we also replaced the rear brake pads.  The previous servicing invoices with the car also show that the cambelt was replaced in January 2024 at 43,500 miles.  There is also a substantial receipt from July 2023 at 38,600 miles, when the steering rack arms, steering box, front discs and pads, shock absorber and a complete set of tyres were replaced.

There’s an MoT history printout with the car, of which the only item of note is those steering rack arms which were advised in January 2023 and replaced in the July of that year.  The current MoT has just been completed, on the 27th October 2025 at 55,590 miles and is valid through to the 26th October 2026.

As you would expect given this attention to maintenance, the Abarth goes, performs, steers, stops etc, just as you would want and expect it to do.

The Abarth has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear.  The owner’s handbook is present, along with the service book and reference cards for the audio system and for the International Security Register. Like all our cars, the Abarth also comes with a 100-pt mechanical and functional inspection report.

The Motoring Press view

Parker’s Car Guide praises its handling and entertainment factor, and further comments:-

“The Abarth 595 is one of the few remaining small hot hatchbacks on the market.
It’s been around since 2008 and, over the past 16 years, Abarth has steadily refined the car’s formula with a series of incremental performance, handling and equipment upgrades to keep it competitive in its class. 

Like the Fiat 500 on which it’s based, the Abarth 595 is very small car. Headroom in the front is good, but elbow room is a bit neat. Just keep your arms tucked in when driving spiritedly – if you’re too exuberant, you’ll bash them on the door cards.  If you’re an adult, you’ll be quite uncomfortable in the back. Headroom is tight and the bench is rather narrow, so you’d better be on good terms with whoever you’re sharing it with. However, there’s a surprising amount of legroom.   With the rear seats in place, there’s 185 litres of boot space. So don’t buy an Abarth if you regularly need to transport wardrobes.  You can liberate a little more space by folding the rear seats flat. That increases the amount of storage space to 550 litres, which is pretty good considering the Abarth’s dinky dimensions. 

Every Abarth 595 comes with a circular digital gauge cluster and a 7.0-inch infotainment system perched atop the dashboard. That almost sounds disappointing – but we found the Abarth’s screen rather refreshing.  It doesn’t occupy as much of your field of view, which leaves more space in your vision for the road ahead.

Look, you don’t buy an Abarth 595 to be comfortable. You buy one because you enjoy driving. So we think it’s a little pointless to complain that the cabin isn’t as well-equipped as a Maybach’s and the seats are less squishy than a Range Rover’s. It’s a pocket-sized race car. It’s supposed to be uncomfortable.  if you consider the front seats in isolation, they’re actually quite comfortable. They have a good amount of lumbar and lateral support, but they’re accommodating enough to give your head and arms full range of movement.

Abarth’s 1.4-litre four-cylinder is an excitable little engine that’s great fun to work hard. It delivers its power in quite an old-fashioned way – the turbo lays dormant until around 3,000rpm, before cramming all its boost down the engine’s gullet in one go and launching you at the horizon. There’s a very satisfying parp from the exhaust as the turbo comes on song, too.

What’s it like to drive? Hilarious. It lacks the finesse of the Ford Fiesta ST and Hyundai i20 N, but there’s something intoxicating about its brutish attitude. The 595’s steering is sharp and transmits plenty of feedback from the road to the wheel. The suspension is well-judged, too, being firm enough to keep the car flat when cornering but just soft enough to not batter your kidneys on the motorway.  Every Abarth feels nimble and darty on a B-road.  However, the car is always a little unsettled. It’s more difficult to adjust your line mid corner than it is in the Fiesta or the i20, while fast mid-corner bumps can make the chassis hop.

Every Abarth also comes with a clever cornering gadget called Torque Transfer Control (TTC). Basically, it’s a rudimentary torque vectoring system that brakes the inside wheel through corners to tighten the car’s line and help the driver carry more speed through turns. It works very well indeed but, like everything else about the Abarth driving experience, it’s rather thuggish in its delivery. If you’re a little too exuberant with the throttle, for example, you’ll spin both front wheels on your way out of a bend when the brakes release and allow all the engine’s torque to run rampant in the wheel arches. It’s enormous fun, but it’s also a sure-fire way to get your collar tugged by the local constabulary if you use it in the wrong place.

We’ve thoroughly tested the Abarth 595’s reliability – and we’re pleased to report there’s little to worry about. 

Should you buy an Abarth 595?

If you want a hot hatchback that’ll set your pulse racing every time you get behind the wheel, then absolutely.  The Ford Fiesta ST or Hyundai i20N offer a more composed driving experience, bigger boots, larger cabins and more comfortable driving positions.  But we reckon it’s worth sacrificing those creature comforts for the excitement the Abarth 595 offers, especially if you’re only buying one as a weekend toy. It’s loud, brash and unsophisticated – and in today’s rapidly electrifying (and increasingly sterile) car market, the Abarth’s raw character is enough to give it an edge over its rivals.  The Abarth 595 is a hoot to drive. It’s quick in a straight line, and entertaining in the corners. It also drips with character and is easily the most engaging car to drive in its class thanks to its complete lack of driver assistance technology and old-school mechanicals.  You’ll struggle to get anything bigger than a weekend bag in the boot. But when it’s this fun to drive, who cares?!

In fact, if you’re a petrolhead looking for a more analogue experience, we think this is the best small hatch on sale for you.

Online reviewer Dedoimedo also summarized it well:-

 A rowdy, sporty car with phenomenal handling, laser-sharp nose, precise steering, lively yet controllable read end, superb dynamics that go way beyond the pure technical data of acceleration and top speed, and finally, that sweet, sweet engine growl. Driving an Abarth isn’t about finesse. It’s about wild, illogical feelings.

Equipment and Features

> Finished in Carbon Black paintwork, with charcoal fabric and alcantara seats
> 1,368cc 4-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection petrol engine, producing 144bhp and 206Nm torque
> 5-speed MTA Sequential Semi-automatic gearbox, with paddle-shift
> Electric power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Manual air conditioning
> Fiat infotainment and multi-media system, DAB radio, full Bluetooth integration for phone and music, integrated apps, USB and aux input sockets, roof-mounted bee-sting aerial, steering-wheel mounted radio controls, and integrated anti-theft protection
> 8-spoke 16” alloy wheels, painted in anthracite gloss
> Switchable “Sport” driving mode including G-sensor display
> Electric front windows with one-touch operation to both windows
> Electrically adjustable door mirrors
> Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
> Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
> Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including switchable Torque Transfer Control (TTC)
> Tyre pressure monitoring system
> Remote control central locking, with one full remote key and one fixed-blade manual key
> Tinted windows
> Two rear seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts and head restraints, and ISOFIX seat mountings
> 50/50 split rear seats
> Height adjustable steering wheel
> Driver’s, Front Passenger’s, and side airbags
> Front and rear fog lamps
> Daytime running lights
> Sport yellow-painted brake calipers
> Multifunction trip computer including mileage and time since reset, average mpg, current mpg, distance to empty, and average speed since reset
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Rear luggage cover
> Cigarette lighter
> Tailored front and rear floormats
> Twin cupholders

History and Documentation

> The current mileage is showing as 55,574 miles which is warranted as correct.
> The Abarth comes with its V5 registration document.  It was first registered 30^th June 2017 and transferred to its second keeper on the 21^st October 2020.  That owner then kept it until 30^th March 2022 when it passed to its latest owner – so in total it has had three owners.
> The current MoT expires 26th October 2026.  It was issued 25th October 2025 at 55,590 miles, with no advisory items.   This MoT was completed earlier than it was due, to give a new MoT on sale of the car, rather than it being due in January 2026.
> An MoT history printout shows the following MoTs:-
  11,651 miles;  21/10/2020 – no advisory items
  26,490 miles;  22/01/2022 – no advisory items      
  34,010 miles;  13/01/2023 – advisory items for steering rack joints and a tyre defect
  43,522 miles;  11/01/2024 – advisory for a cracked fog lamp, a chip to the windscreen and an excessively tinted window
  52,899 miles;  10/01/2025 – no advisory items
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems
> The car has been serviced six times, recorded in the service book, and some additional servicing receipts as follows:-
    5,648 miles;  01/04/2019 – Independent garage, service book stamp
  10,947 miles;  20/09/2020 – Independent garage, service book stamp
  26,490 miles;  20/03/2022 – Independent garage, service book stamp
  34,010 miles;  13/01/2023 – Independent garage, service book stamp and receipt
  38,674 miles;  14/07/2023 – Independent garage – steering rack arms; brake discs and pads; shock absorber, tyres – receipt
  43,522 miles;  12/01/2024 – Independent garage – service and cambelt replacement, and spark plug replacement – service book stamp and receipt
  44,577 miles;  15/02/2024 – Independent garage – wheel bearing replacement – receipt
  55,339 miles;  12/06/2025 – Independent garage (my mechanics), service book stamp
> The owners handbook and service book are both present

Bodywork and Interior Condition

> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in excellent condition.  The Carbon Black paintwork is smooth and glossy.  There are no nasty scuffs, dents or rusty patches.  There are just a few touched-in stone chips and some light scratches to evidence the mileage.  There is a small mark to the leading edge of the bonnet – could be a stone chip or where something has been dropped onto it.  The whole car presents very smartly.
> There is some minor deterioration to the Abarth badges
> The interior is equally in excellent condition, with no damage or wear to the seats
> Good condition floormats are fitted throughout. 

Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres

> The car has covered just over 55,000 miles.  It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect
 > All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should.
> The road wheels are eight-spoke 16” alloys.  None has any kerbing damage.  They are painted in high-gloss anthracite grey paintwork.
> The road tyres are all budget brand tyres, in 195/45 x16 size.  The front tyres are a pair of ThunderUO9 tyres with between 5mm/6mm.  The rear tyres are a pair of Rapid Eco819 tyres with between 4mm/5mm tread.  There is no spare wheel as a tyre inflation kit is provided.
> The locking wheel nut key is present

Summary

Just wow – what a fabulous opportunity.  I’ve been a car dealer for many many years now, and there are only a small handful of cars that I have really enjoyed driving to the extent that I wanted to go back out and drive them again – and this is one of them.  It’s so evocative of the fun that I used to have 40-years ago in my 127 Sport – except that this is a whole lot faster!  Yes, you have to make do without some creature comforts like cruise control, heated seats or parking sensors – but that’s not what this car is about.  It’s all about the fun driving experience, and it delivers that in bucket-fulls.
It’s in the best colour combination, looks superb, it’s in great condition throughout, it has been serviced, had the cambelt replaced, low mileage, spotless Experian data check, and has a new MoT.  What’s not to like?

If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897.  Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.

A note about Warranties

We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell.  Cars are generally much more reliable than was the case in the past – but they are ever increasing in complexity and should the unthinkable happen, repair costs can be high.  Many buyers prefer us to keep the price of our cars low, so we do not include a mechanical breakdown warranty as standard.  However, we are agents for the industry-leading warranty provider – Warranty Wise (Warranty Provider of the Year 2024 for the fourth year running!).  
If you wish to do so, you can optionally purchase a comprehensive WarrantyWise top-spec Gold vehicle warranty for this Abarth 595, covering 100% of the repair cost on all major components, at labour rates of up to £75ph, at a cost of £275 for 6-months, £399 for 12-months, or £699 for 24-months.  It will cover repair costs up to £3000 for any individual claim, and up to a combined maximum of the purchase cost of the vehicle.   
Lower levels of warranty cover are available at lower cost if preferred.
Please click on “our services” above for more details.

Outstanding condition throughout, with full BMW Main Agent service history, long MoT, fully valeted, with huge specification including 8-speed automatic transmission, dual zone climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, leather upholstery, parking sensors all round, colour reversing camera, heated multi-way adjustable sports seats, upgraded stereo, touch screen colour satellite navigation, 19” alloy wheels, electric powerfolding mirrors, BMW Connected Drive, and much more!  This is a terrific opportunity to acquire an uber-stylish sports touring estate in perfect condition!

In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Twenty-four large-format photos also below!

The Back Story

This BMW 320d MSport Tourer has been owned for the last three years by my friend Adam and his family.  With the arrival of a new baby, Adam’s previous Mini was no longer fit for purpose, so I took his Mini into stock and sold that on his behalf, and Adam bought this BMW as an Approved Used BMW from Barons BMW of Cambridge.  At that time, two-and-a-half years old, it had just on 40,000 miles on the clock.

Adam has continued to use the BMW, although living in East London his local travel was always by tube, which has kept the mileage relatively low on the car.  The BMW has been used for a couple of extended continental trips, and for occasional runs to Scotland to visit his family.  During this time, Adam has enjoyed the use of an underground car park with his apartment, which has kept the car free from the usual London city parking dings and scrapes, and out of direct sunlight which has preserved the glossy shiny to the paintwork.

Recently, Adam moved flat and has now lost his underground parking space.  With no continental road trips on the horizon, Adam felt that the best solution is to part company with the BMW, and to use rental cars on the rare occasions that he will need a car for the immediate future.  Hence, I was pleased to take the 3-series into stock and now offer it for sale.

During Adam’s ownership, the BMW has performed faultlessly, as you might expect.  It has provided a perfect blend of sporty motoring with space for all the usual family kit such as a pushchair and baby seat!  As an audiophile and music graduate, Adam has also appreciated the upgraded audio system in this car – it certainly sounds pretty good to me too!

I collected the car from East London and drove it back to the Cotswolds, and it impressed me very much.  The ride is firm, without being uncomfortable, and the pay-off for this is excellent roadholding and handling – as you might expect from a BMW!  There is every creature comfort that you could want, and the interior is airy and spacious.  The boot is well sized and shaped, and the exterior styling is smart and modern.  As you would expect, everything works as it should, and with a precision and quality feel that can only be German manufacture.

BMW 3-Series Ownership in General

The BMW 3-series has been THE definitive executive car for more than 50-years, and has been around in many forms – saloon, Gran Turismo, coupe, convertible and this, the iconic 5-dr Estate, or Tourer.  Originally introduced way back in 1975, the 3-series redefined the genre of executive transport – truly representing that a younger professional had “arrived”.  It achieved this through class-leading style, build quality and performance, matched to slick handling and roadholding, high quality comfort and exceptional equipment levels.  It quickly attained, and has since remained, the aspirational car of the class, and the benchmark against which all other similar sized cars are judged.

The 3-series has been a consistent and repeated winner of motoring awards throughout that 50-year period and across all its seven generations – featuring on Car and Driver magazine’s annual “10 best” list no less than 22 times; and more recently in 2021 What Car? Awarded it five stars out of five in its review.

This example is the Tourer – a stylish 5-door estate combining plenty of room for five passengers together with their luggage or dog!  It may not be the biggest estate – for that you would want a Volvo or maybe the bigger 5-series estate – but it’s plenty big enough for most dogs, pushchairs or similar.  It’s an example of the latest seventh generation G20 designation, introduced in 2019 (and subsequently facelifted in 2022). 

Like all German manufactured cars, it is strong on design, build quality and driveability.  It has a fantastic reputation in the trade for its reliability, the way that all the switchgear and controls function with such precision, and then for the great way that it drives.  The performance and handling really sets that benchmark for the other cars in the class – and that is especially true of the M Sport variant.  This trim level brings a sportier aesthetic and driving experience – one step short, perhaps, of a M-Series (but equally, it doesn’t bring the insurance and maintenance costs of a M-Series!).  You get a sportier body look, highly supportive and adjustable sports seats, and – in this model – an individually configurable driving style encompassing damping, steering, engine and transmission settings.

And when you’ve finished setting up the way that the car drives, you can luxuriate in its equipment levels – with a list of features that is almost never-ending…. Leather upholstery, colour touch-screen infotainment/sat nav screen, cruise control, LED headlamps, powered tailgate, keyless start, 19” alloy wheels, powerfolding mirrors, dual-zone climate control, access to BMW Driver Services, and an upgraded Hertz Digital Sound Signal Processor.  Accessing the features on the infotainment screen is easiest by using the rotary iDrive controller which features on many BMWs.

This example is the 320d – that’s BMW-speak for a 3-series, with a two-litre diesel engine.  That rather undersells it – it is a 4-cylinder 16-valve 2.0-litre turbocharged double-overhead camshaft diesel engine, producing 187bhp and 400NM of torque. That’s enough to propel it to 142mph (where legal of course!), with the 0-60mph dash coming up in under 7 secs.  That engine is coupled to a silky-smooth 8-speed automatic gearbox.  These work together to deliver all that performance, and yet a WLTP combined fuel economy figure of 50.4 mpg – very impressive! 
The 117g/km of CO2 emissions means that road tax is just £195 per year, and according to the v5, the period of additional charge for having had an original list price over £40k has just expired – phew!

Specification of this example

This BMW is fitted with the highly efficient and economical, yet very powerful, 1995cc 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel injection engine, developing 187bhp and a crushing 400NM torque.  It’s also euro 6 standard, for ULEZ compliance.  As you would expect from a BMW, it performs really well on the open road, accelerating with ease and then settling to a comfortable cruise.  The eight-speed automatic gearbox works very smoothly, with indistinguishable, yet responsive gear changes.

This M Sport example comes well up the specification range, offering a more individual sporty style than the more commonly found SE or Sport specifications.  It brings lower, stiffer suspension for a more engaging driving experience, snazzier styling cues such as the blue coloured brake calipers, and multi-way adjustable sports seats designed to hold you firmly in place when you are trying out that enhanced suspension!

The trim level brings with it a whole host of standard equipment, and there are some well chosen options in this example too.  Externally, you get Metallic Sapphire Black paintwork, set off by the 10-spoke 19” alloy wheels with ultra-low profile tyres, and slimline LED headlamps.  Inside, you are immediately drawn to the multi-way adjustable Charcoal leather heated front seats with contrasting white stitching details, before you settle in to the seat and take in features such as the colour touchscreen infotainment, screen mirroring and Satellite Navigation screen, cruise control with speed limiter, configurable main dashboard display, automatic gearbox with paddle-shift and manual override features, colour reversing camera with parking sensors all round, electric windows all round, electric powerfolding mirrors, automatic lights and wipers, keyless start, BMW Assistance and access to BMW Services, dual zone climate control, adaptive driving styles, and the upgraded Hertz stereo system. 

There’s also a whole host of safety features, including air bags all round, traction control, ISOFIX seat mounts to the outer two rear seats, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS, Emergency brake assist, lane departure warning, immobilizer, alarm, locking wheel nuts, first aid kit, warning triangle etc. This generation 3-Series also boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

This car’s condition

It’s immediately evident that this BMW has been well looked after.  Whilst Adam has owned it, the car has been in an underground car park most of its time, which has saved the paintwork from any tree sap, bird lime or sunlight damage.  There aren’t any trolley dents that I could see, and obviously no scuffs or scrapes anywhere.  There are a couple of minor stone chips and light scratches, as you would expect at this mileage – but the whole car presents itself very smartly throughout. 

There some minor corrosion and very slight kerbing to two of the alloy wheels, but it isn’t significant and isn’t at a level that justifies refurbishment.

The recorded mileage of just under 55,000 is warranted to be correct, and this is evidenced by both the MoT mileages recorded, and the servicing records which align to those mileages.  The first owner is shown as having kept the car for only eight months and covered 6,300 miles – so it may well have been a demonstrator during that period.  The next owner then kept it for the next couple of years, until Adam bought it with just on 40,000 miles on the clock.  Since then, it has been only lightly used, adding about another 5000 miles each year.

There’s a comprehensive BMW Main Agent service history shown in the onboard computer.  This shows four services with the last one at 47,525 miles, and two brake fluid services.  The system indicates that the next servicing attention required is an oil change in 10,000 miles time.  Despite this, I’ve had my mechanics give the car a full inspection, which showed no issues.  As with almost all BMWs, the camshaft is chain driven, so there is no cambelt to worry about.

The MoT history is also full and clean, passing first time without any advisories on the three MoT tests completed so far.

As you would expect given this attention to maintenance, the BMW goes, performs, steers, stops etc, just as you would want and expect it to do.

The BMW has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear.  The owner’s handbook is held within the car infotainment system, together with the servicing records.  Like all our cars, the BMW also comes with a 100-pt mechanical and functional inspection report.

The Motoring Press view

Giving it an excellent rating of 4.3 stars out of 5, Parker’s Car Guide praises its driving quality, design touches, comfort and its excellent infotainment system, and further comments:-

“The BMW 3 Series Touring certainly does a brilliant job of combining premium-grade comfort and tech with a satisfying driving experience and all-purpose practicality. In that regard, it offers pretty much exactly the same package as the 3-series saloon, with the added appeal of a bigger, more flexible boot. The BMW 3 Series Touring is more than spacious enough for most families and can seat four adults in comfort. It’s a similar story in the back. We found a six-foot plus passenger fits comfortably behind someone of equal height; they’ll also appreciate the bit of extra headroom the Touring has over the saloon thanks to its flat roof line. Several of our testers have done extremely long journeys in the BMW 3 Series Touring and had no complaints about how comfortable it is. The sports seats fitted to certain models are particularly supportive, holding you in place better when going round corners. Back seat passengers aren’t forgotten, either – their seats are almost as comfortable as the fronts. The 3 Series Touring has 500 litres of boot space – a smidge more than the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes C-Class estate.
Nearly two thirds of UK buyers order the M Sport trim level, which has its own style of bumpers front and rear as well as firmer, lower sports suspension as standard. Material and build quality are as high as you’d expect. Everything you touch most often feels nice and tactile, and the whole interior feels like even the most determined children won’t be able to disassemble it.
The 320d has 190hp and 400Nm and we think it’s the best option in the whole 3 Series range, delivering ample performance and excellent fuel economy. It combines lithe agility in town and on country roads with safe and stable cruising in a way that our testers agree few cars of any sort can match. The steering is responsive and accurate – the car feels balanced in corners and completely tied-down when the going gets bumpy. You can tune the driving experience to your tastes by cycling through the various drive modes. They range from Eco Pro to Sport Plus; the former limits throttle responsiveness to improve fuel efficiency, the latter sharpens everything up. The modes make a genuinely noticeable difference and all of our testers have their favourite.
The 3 Series Touring is impressively quiet when cruising along. Every model has double glazing as standard, the interior is hushed at all speeds, and that makes long journeys very relaxing. The car can feel more like a hot hatch than a family estate car, but the suspension never becomes jarring. Add it all together and the 3 Series Touring is deeply satisfying to drive on any road. Though, despite it being so good on a country road, we think it really comes into its own on motorways. You can sink into the car’s comfort, refinement and easy-going power. And then have a bit of fun on the last cross-country bit before your destination. None of rivals come close to offering a similar experience, either. The driving experience is not only fun, but adaptable. This is a car that handles corners with rare enthusiasm, but can also be a comfortable cruiser when required. It’s quiet, untroubled by vibrations and easy to drive, while engines offer strong performance with often surprising fuel efficiency. Buying used, the dearly departed 320d is arguably the best fit of any engine available in the 3 Series Touring, with its ample performance, hushed refinement and a real-world 50mpg.
Being a premium brand, BMW’s servicing charges aren’t exactly cheap, but they’re not outrageous either. Although BMW’s current reputation for reliability varies from model to model, the whole 3 Series range is proving to be very reliable. Indeed, it has topped Parkers sister title Fleet News’ FN50 reliability survey several times. The survey looks at the reliability of the vehicles in company car fleets, which generally do big miles at high motorway speeds, which is a stern test. Our owner reviews suggest people really like their 3 Series Tourings, as well.
This is a very clever car, packed with lots of intelligently thought-out solutions.  There’s a reason for this cleverness, and it’s because the BMW 3 Series is a bit like the VW Golf – both are the product of decades of whittling – with each generation leaving behind what doesn’t work and improving what does.
That means the 320d is arguably all the 3 Series you need unless you want an M3. Models in between, as nice as they may be, are not as well-rounded as this model because it offers just enough of everything – power, refinement, economy and luxury.

Should you buy one?
Yes.   In short, the BMW 3 Series Touring is as good as it gets in this class.  In many ways, the BMW 3 Series Touring is one of the best estate cars. While it can’t offer you the higher driving position of an SUV, its broad combination of driving appeal, practicality, image and technical sophistication makes it suitable for a wide range of uses and buyers, and we feel that you’re very unlikely to be disappointed if you choose one.
In short, the 3 Series Touring sets an exceptional standard, and genuinely offers buyers the best of many worlds despite its advancing years.  It makes for an excellent family car. Its combination of driving appeal, practicality, image and quality makes it one of the very best estate cars you can buy.”

Equipment and Features

> Finished in Sapphire Black Metallic paintwork, with charcoal leather seats with white contrasting stitching
> 1,995cc 4-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection diesel engine, producing 187bhp and 400Nm torque
> 8-speed Automatic gearbox, with manual option and paddle-shift
> Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning
> Colour satellite navigation system
> BMW infotainment and multi-media system, enhanced with a Hertz H8DSP Digital Signal Processor, full Bluetooth integration for phone and music, colour touchscreen operation, screen mirroring, USB input socket, roof-mounted shark-fin aerial, steering-wheel mounted radio controls, and integrated anti-theft protection
> 10-spoke (5xtwin spoke) 19” alloy wheels
> Electric front and rear windows with one-touch operation on all windows
> Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors with automatic powerfolding
> Power operated tailgate
> Front and rear parking sensors with audible warning and colour rear reversing camera
> Cruise Control with speed limiter
> Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with auto hold
> Active intelligent emergency brake assist
> Traction Control / Electronic Stability Control
> Lane departure warning
> Individually configurable driving mode – Comfort/Eco/Sport/Adaptive, with Sport being further individually configurable for damping, steering, engine and transmission settings
> Electric parking brake
> Remote control central locking, with two full remote controls
> Tinted windows
> Three rear seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts and head restraints, and ISOFIX seat mountings to the outer two seats
> Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
> Configurable dashboard display
> Speed sign identification
> Multiway adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s sports seats including lumbar control
> Heated front seats
> Driver’s, Front Passenger’s, and side airbags
> Front and rear fog lamps
> Daytime running lights
> LED headlamps
> Automatic lights and automatic wipers
> Sport blue-painted brake calipers
> Keyless Start
> Engine start/stop system
> Multifunction trip computer including mileage since reset, average mpg, distance to empty, average speed, and fuel used since reset
> Access to BMW Assistance
> Access to BMW Connected Services
> Driver’s manual via dashboard system
> Service history via dashboard system
> Rear tailgate window separately opening independent of the tailgate
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Rear luggage cover
> Integrated and removeable parcel net/dog guard
> 12v charging points
> Tailored front and rear floormats
> Twin cupholders
> Puddle lights
> First Aid kit and warning triangle
> Integrated anti-theft alarm

History and Documentation

> The current mileage is showing as 54,789 miles which is warranted as correct.
> The BMW comes with its V5 registration document.  It was first registered 11^th February 2020 and transferred to its second keeper on the 9^th November 2020.  That owner then kept it until 2^nd September 2022 when it passed to its latest owner – so in total it has had three owners.
> The current MoT expires 7^th March 2026.  It was issued 27^th February 2025 at 53,529 miles, with no advisory items.   
> An MoT history printout shows the following MoTs:-
  42,172 miles;  09/02/2023 – no advisory items
  47,527 miles;  08/03/2024 – advisory only that a child seat was fitted
  53,529 miles;  27/02/2025 – no advisory items
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems
> The car has been serviced four times at a BMW Main Agent, and a further two brake fluid services. These are in the onboard service record, as follows:-
         10 miles;  06/02/2020 – BMW Main Agent – Pre delivery inspection
  16,487 miles;  16/06/2021 – BMW Main Agent – Service
  32,818 miles;  10/02/2022 – BMW Main Agent – Service
  40,054 miles;  01/09/2022 – BMW Main Agent – Brake fluid service
  42,171 miles;  09/02/2023 – BMW Main Agent – Service
  47,525 miles;  07/03/2024 – BMW Main Agent – Service
  53,185 miles;  08/01/2025 – BMW Main Agent – Brake fluid service
> The owners handbook is held within the onboard computer system

Bodywork and Interior Condition

> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in excellent condition.  There are no nasty scuffs, dents or rusty patches.  There are just a few touched-in stone chips to evidence the mileage.  The whole car presents very smartly.
> The interior is equally like new.  There are original equipment floormats throughout. 

Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres

> The car has covered just under 55,000 miles.  It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect
 > All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should.
> The road wheels are multi-spoke 19” alloys; two have some minor corrosion and kerbing damage to the rim, but none are yet in a condition that justifies refurbishment
> The road tyres are all Premium brand run-flat tyres.  The front tyres are 225/40 x19 size; one is a Goodyear Eagle F1 with between 6mm/7mm tread and the other a Continental ContiSport Contact 5 SSR with 6mm.  The rear tyres are 255/35 x19; one is Goodyear Eagle F1 with between 6mm/7mm tread and the other is a Bridgestone Potenza with 5mm/6mm tread.  There is no spare wheel as the tyres are all run-flat capable
> The locking wheel nut key is present

Summary

Just wow – what a fabulous opportunity.  A sector-leading, premium, stylish family car that drives like a hot hatch, and yet can cruise comfortably and economically when you want it to do so.  An almost never-ending equipment roster and all in outstanding condition and in probably the best colour combination too.  And then you can overlay that with this example’s known ownership history, low mileage, full main agent service history, long MoT, spotless Experian data check, and fully valeted.  It’s hard to think of a reason not to buy it!

If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897.  Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.

A note about Warranties

We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell.  Cars are generally much more reliable than was the case in the past – but they are ever increasing in complexity and should the unthinkable happen, repair costs can be high.  Many buyers prefer us to keep the price of our cars low, so we do not include a mechanical breakdown warranty as standard.  However, we are agents for the industry-leading warranty provider – Warranty Wise (Warranty Provider of the Year 2024 for the fourth year running!).  
If you wish to do so, you can optionally purchase a comprehensive WarrantyWise top-spec Platinum vehicle warranty for this BMW 3-series, covering 100% of the repair cost on all major components, at labour rates of up to £75ph, at a cost of £379 for 6-months, £499 for 12-months, or £899 for 24-months.  It will cover repair costs up to £5000 for any individual claim, and up to a combined maximum of the purchase cost of the vehicle.   
Lower levels of warranty cover are available at lower cost if preferred.
Please click on “our services” above for more details.

Excellent condition throughout, with comprehensive service history, just serviced with new cambelt and water pump, long MoT, fully valeted, with huge specification including automatic transmission, glass sliding sunroof, dual zone climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, half-leather seats, rear parking sensors, electric windows front and rear, electric powerfolding mirrors and 17” alloy wheels! This is a great opportunity to acquire a full-size family hatchback in great condition!

In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Twenty-two large-format photos also below!

The Back Story

I was delighted to take this Renault Scenic automatic in part exchange against a newer Citroen Picasso.  Previously owned by Roger and his wife – a retired couple – this Scenic has been well maintained and looked after in their four years of ownership.  Roger was previously a aeronautics engineer, so knew his stuff about mechanical items!  He told me that the Scenic had been a great car for them – very reliable, never giving any trouble at all, and proving to be very comfortable and spacious.  He was looking for just a more recent, lower mileage car of similar specification, and the Picasso that I had for sale fitted the bill.

Roger bought the Scenic in 2021 with just on 60k miles on the clock.  Since then, he covered about 4-5000 miles per annum, taking it up to its current 78k miles.  Roger had the oil and filter changed every year, and the only exceptional maintenance during his ownership was a suspension arm and rear spring – not unusual – and a replacement battery in October 2024.  I’ve since completed that maintenance approach, carrying out a full service and replacing the cambelt and water pump.

I’ve given the car a couple of short test runs, and it impressed me on the road.  It drives very well, and despite its size the 1.5 litre DCI turbodiesel engine pulls strongly so the car never feels underpowered or slow on the road.  The glass sliding sunroof, and associated glass panel over the rear seats, floods the interior with light, enhancing the light coloured interior and making it a very nice place to be.  It’s certainly both comfy and roomy, as Roger indicated.  The 6-speed automatic gearbox changes smoothly, and there are no squeaks or rattles from the interior. 

Renault Scenic Ownership in General

Renault claimed to have invented a whole new genre of “compact people carrier” when they introduced the first Scenic in 1999 – although in truth, the Vauxhall Zafira was introduced at about the same time!  This example is from the third generation of Scenic, introduced in 2009;  that generation continued until 2016, so dating from mid-2012, this example is roughly mid-way through the third generation.  That means that this car also benefits from the styling and mechanical changes introduced early in 2012.

The sister model – the Grand Scenic – features seven seats, but this version makes do with five.  The three rear seats are all individual though, meaning that each has its own seatbelt and ISOFIX mounting (so you can safely strap in three carseats if you need to do so), and each seat slides forwards and backwards and can be individually removed too.  Take them all out and you have something close to a van’s amount of boot space

The Scenic’s design features a high roofline, and slim screen pillars – and when that is combined with the glass sunroof and rear glass roof panel, you get a very light and airy interior.  It has a huge amount of interior space, despite relatively compact external dimensions.  That smaller external size helps the car to be light and economical too. Renault’s designers have been clever with the use of all the internal space too – so four seats have pull-out trays beneath them for extra storage, there are storage bins in the floor space front and rear, a sliding centre console with large storage bin, cup holders, bottle holders, and on and on….

Like most French cars, the seats are superbly comfortable – in this case, trimmed in half-leather and fabric – and the long-travel suspension means that it soaks up bumps and imperfections in the road surface with ease. 

This Dynamique TomTom Luxe version combines a highly-efficient 1.5-litre fuel-injection turbocharged diesel engine with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.  That diesel engine produces 110bhp and 240NM torque, which pulls the car up to 60mph in around 13 secs, and on to a maximum speed (where legal, of course!) of 112mph!  Renault’s engines are legendary for combining power and economy, and this car delivers some outstanding fuel economy figures in a car of this size:- 60.1mpg on the combined cycle and 52.3mpg on the urban cycle…!  It’s Euro Emissions 5 standard, and CO2 emissions of just 124g/km means that road tax is not too bad at £165 per annum – at the moment, at least!

Out on the road, the Scenic drives very well – it is comfortable and assured, accelerating with confidence, handling well and cruising smoothly too.  Road noise is all well insulated from the cabin, so your journey is all calm and quiet!  It’s incredibly well equipped too – and this car clearly benefits from the assurance of the fresh service, recent MoT, new cambelt and valet.  All of those benefits also come before you consider those outstanding economy figures.

Specification of this example

This Scenic is fitted with economical yet powerful 1461cc 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel injection engine.  It develops 110bhp and a huge 240NM torque.  It gets up to speed comfortably, and maintains it without a problem out on the open road.  The six-speed automatic transmission with manual override works very well, with smooth and responsive changes.

This example comes well up in Renault’s specification range, with some well chose options to complete it too.  Dynamique is positioned as the “slightly sportier” version, with smart 17” multispoke alloy wheels and other styling tweaks.  This TomTom Luxe version adds TomTom based integrated colour satellite navigation, and a whole host of other desirable specification – Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning, Bose infotainment system with integrated Bluetooth phone and music, USB and MP3 inputs (and it sounds really good!), electric sliding glass sunroof and rear glass panoramic roof panel, half-leather seats, rear parking sensors, electric front and rear windows, electrically adjustable, heated and powerfolding door mirrors, cruise control with speed limiter, height adjustable front seats, keyless entry and keyless start, electric parking brake, automatic lights, automatic wipers and remote central locking.  There’s also a whole host of safety features, including air bags all round, traction control, ISOFIX seat mounts to all three rear seats, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS, Emergency brake assist, lane departure warning, immobilizer, alarm, locking wheel nuts etc.The Scenic also boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

This car’s condition

It’s pretty clear that this Renault has been well looked after.  Inevitably at 13 years old and 78k miles, there are a number of small stone chips, scratches and marks to the paintwork – but given that age and mileage, you’d expect there to be more than is actually the case!  As can be seen in the pictures, the whole car presents itself very smartly throughout.

The Majorelle Blue paintwork is bright and shiny, with no significant dents or scuffs.  The alloy wheels all have some very minor corrosion and kerbing, but nothing too serious.

The recorded mileage of 78,500 is warranted to be correct, and is evidenced by the regular and gradual increase in MoT mileages recorded, aligned with the servicing records.   The first owner kept the car for about 10 months, covering about 10k miles in that time.  The second owner then kept it through to February 2018, taking it up to 34k miles.  The third owner then kept the car until Roger bought it in May 2021, by which time it showed 60k miles – and then Roger has added the last 18k on to that.

There’s a pretty comprehensive service history – with six stamps in the book up till 60k when Roger bought it.  Roger than had an oil change completed annually – although he didn’t get the book stamped up so these are evidenced by the invoices being present.  I’ve then had my mechanics complete a full service, and also replace the cambelt and water pump as there was no clear evidence of this having been done previously.  In total, therefore, there are 10 recorded services (see below for full details).

The MoT history shows some advisories for tyres and suspension wear through the years, but nothing of any real significance.  The last MoT advised some play in the OSF suspension, so as part of the service my mechanics replaced the tie rod end on that side too. 

As you would expect given this recent thorough service, the Scenic goes, performs, steers, stops etc just as you would want and expect it to do.

The Scenic has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear.  The owner’s handbook is present, which includes the service records, together with some other servicing receipts. Like all our cars, the Renault also comes with a 100-pt mechanical and functional inspection report.

The Motoring Press view

Giving it an excellent rating of 4.0 stars out of 5, Parker’s Car Guide praises its comfort, refinement, practical interior and value for money, and comments:-

“Launched in 2009 this iteration comes with new engines including a powerful diesel. It also boasts a roomier interior and sharper looks, and still offers plenty including comfortable access and extra practicality over a conventional hatchback.

Renault said it wanted to create the impression of a more conventional driving position for this version of the Scenic.  A higher floor and more vertical steering wheel position have helped achieve this, while windscreen pillars moved further back have helped create a better view of the road at junctions and roundabouts. Strides made with the quality of materials and the finish in the Megane are evident in the Scenic and a large glass area combined with interesting trim colour combinations make the interior of the Scenic a pleasant environment.  Sound insulation is excellent and the diesel versions are impressively quiet.

The Scenic has a similar suspension set-up to the Megane hatchback and for a relatively tall vehicle, is quite agile. The steering feels more involving and precise than on the previous Scenic and is fairly direct making the car feel responsive on twisty roads. The Scenic offers good value against some of its mainstream rivals and high levels of safety equipment help keep insurance premiums down. Diesel versions are frugal, with the 1.5-litre capable of well over 50mpg, along with modest road tax for a people carrier.

The Scenic is a good load carrier with up to 522 litres of storage space in the boot with the rear seats slid to their foremost position. It’s helped further by a low loading height and a tailgate more than a metre wide. Renault has calculated 86 litres of stowage space in the cabin, including four under-floor compartments and drawers under the front and outer rear seats.

Renault is one of the industry leaders in safety and the Scenic comes with front, side and curtain airbags as standard as well as electronic stability control and Isofix child seat mounting points. Most Renaults have scored top results in official independent crash tests and the Scenic is just as impressive”.

Equipment and Features
> Finished in Majorelle Blue Metallic paintwork, with magnolia half-leather seats and chocolate brown contrasting trim > 1,461cc 4-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection diesel engine, producing 110bhp and 240Nm torque
> 6-speed Automatic gearbox, with manual option
> Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning
> Colour TomTom based satellite navigation system
> Renault Bose radio/CD-player, with USB and MP3 input sockets, integrated Bluetooth music, roof-mounted bee-sting aerial, steering-wheel pod-mounted radio controls, and integrated anti-theft protection
> Integrated Bluetooth radio and phone system
> 10-spoke (5xtwin spoke) 17” alloy wheels
> Electric sliding glass sunroof, with additional fixed glass panel above rear seats, both with integrated sunblinds
> Electric front and rear windows with one-touch operation on all windows
> Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors with automatic powerfolding
> Rear parking sensors with audible warning
> Cruise Control with speed limiter
> Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
> Active intelligent emergency brake assist
> Traction Control / Electronic Stability Control
> Electric parking brake
> Remote control central locking, with two full remote controls
> Tinted windows
> Three rear seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts, head restraints and ISOFIX seat mountings
> Individually folding, sliding and removeable rear seats
> Pull-up sunblinds to rear windows
> Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
> Height adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seats
> Driver’s, Front Passenger’s, and side seat airbags
> Front and rear fog lamps
> Daytime running lights
> Automatic lights and automatic wipers
> Keyless entry system
> Keyless Start
> Trip computer with mileage since reset, average mpg, distance to empty, average speed, and fuel used since reset
> Picnic trays to rear of front seats
> Pull-out trays underneath front seats and outer rear seats, and storage bins in the front and rear floor areas
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Sliding front armrest and cubby box
> 12v charging points
> Tailored front and rear floormats
> Twin cupholders
> Integrated anti-theft alarm

History and Documentation
> The current mileage is showing as 78,570 miles which is warranted as correct.
> The Scenic comes with its V5 registration document.  It was first registered 9^th July 2012, and transferred to its second keeper on the 9^th May 2013.  That owner then kept it until 27^th February 2018, and it passed to the third owner on 13^th May 2021.  It then passed to Roger who has kept it ever since – so in total it has had four owners.
> The current MoT expires 12^th May 2026.  It was issued 16^th April 2025 at 78,347 miles. There was an advisory for slight play in the offside front suspension. The track rod end has since been replaced.   
> An MoT history printout shows the following MoTs:-
  21,059 miles;  24/06/2015
  26,234 miles;  24/06/2016
  30,968 miles;  16/06/2017
  34,474 miles;  26/02/2018
  43,559 miles;  14/02/2019
  51,674 miles;  29/01/2020
  58,498 miles;  11/02/2021
  60,064 miles;  13/05/2021
  64,454 miles;  05/05/2022
  67,902 miles;  04/05/2023
  73,382 miles;  22/04/2024
  78,347 miles;  16/04/2025
> MoT certificates since 2021 are present with the car
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems
> The car has been serviced ten times. These are recorded (as detailed below) either by stamps in the service book, or by a servicing receipt:-
  11,514 miles;  11/07/2013  – Renault Main Agent
  15,949 miles;  03/07/2014 – Renault Main Agent
  21,059 miles;  24/06/2015 – Renault Main Agent
  26,234 miles;  24/06/2016 – Renault Main Agent
  30,968 miles;  16/06/2017 – Renault Main Agent
  60,064 miles;  13/05/2021 – Independent Garage
  64,428 miles;  04/05/2022 – Independent Garage
  68,917 miles;  28/06/2023 – Independent Garage
  72,605 miles;  07/03/2024 – Independent Garage
  78,557 miles;  13/05/2025 – Independent Garage (my mechanics) incl. Cambelt and water pump replacement
> The owners handbook and book pack are all present.

Bodywork and Interior Condition
> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in excellent condition.  There are no nasty scuffs, dents or rusty patches.  There are a few touched-in stone chips, a couple of small dents from errant shopping trolleys or careless car doors, and a small area on one bumper corner where a minor scuff has been touched in.  The whole car presents very smartly, especially when you consider its age and mileage.
> The interior is equally very good throughout.  There are new floormats throughout.  There is some minor cracking to the leather on the edge of the driver’s seat base (see pictures) – the cloth fabric underneath is not split, so it all holds together fine. 

Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres
> The car has covered just over 78,500 miles.  It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect
 > All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should.
> The road wheels are multi-spoke 17” alloys; each has some minor kerbing damage to the rim, and some corrosion around the tyre valve and around the bolts, but none are yet in a condition that justifies refurbishment
> The road tyres are all budget makes – but have plenty of tread.  The front tyres are a matched pair of Greenlander L-Zeal tyres with 6mm-7mm of tread.  The rear tyres are a matched pair of Linglong GreenMax tyres with 5mm-6mm of tread.  The spare wheel is a full size steel wheel type, fitted with a Michelin 205/60×16 tyre with 7mm of tread
> The locking wheel nut key, tools and towing eye are all present

Summary
All in all – this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious, modern family hatchback in very good overall condition.  The Renault Scenic is a justifiably frequent sight on our roads – and for good reason.  It is well known for its space, versatility and comfort, and this example with the smart Majorelle Blue paintwork and later styling inside and out just hits all the right buttons.   Couple that with this example’s thorough service history, recent MoT, new cambelt, thorough valet, excellent equipment levels, and excellent fuel economy, and it’s hard to think of a reason not to buy it!

If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897.  Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.

A note about Warranties
We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell.  Cars are generally much more reliable than was the case in the past – but they are ever increasing in complexity and should the unthinkable happen, repair costs can be high.  Many buyers prefer us to keep the price of our cars low, so we do not include a mechanical breakdown warranty as standard.  However, we are agents for the industry-leading warranty provider – Warranty Wise (Warranty Provider of the Year 2024 for the fourth year running!).  If you wish to do so, you can optionally purchase a comprehensive WarrantyWise Bronze vehicle warranty for this Renault Scenic, covering 100% of the repair cost on all major components, at labour rates of up to £75ph, at a cost of £199 for 6-months, £269 for 12-months, or £499 for 24-months.  It will cover repair costs up to £1000 for any individual claim, and up to a combined maximum of the purchase cost of the vehicle.   
Lower levels of warranty cover are available at lower cost if preferred.
Please click on “our services” above for more details.

Former-RAF “proper” full-size Land Rover, completely rebuilt by specialists in 2017 including reshell and mechanical overhaul, just serviced, new MoT, valeted, with huge specification including air conditioning, twin battery conversion, TigerShark TS11500 5-tonne front winch, leisure battery, aftermarket satellite navigation and radio system, heated seats, comfort Exmoor Trim interior seating, full FrontRunner roofrack and ladder, Safari Snorkel, uprated 175amp Alternator, tinted glass, LED headlamps etc etc… Specced and built to be a long-distance go-anywhere tourer.  Only 20k miles completed in last eight years, in great condition throughout and now priced to sell!

In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Twenty-five large-format photos also below!

The Back Story

This Land Rover 110 Defender Station Wagon has been owned for the last eight years by Greg and Karen – good friends of the family.  Finding that their use for the Landie has diminished in recent years, it is now offered for sale.

Greg had always wanted a “properly specced” Land Rover Defender – both for navigating round the back roads and greenlanes near him here in the Cotswolds, and for longer distance family camping expeditions into Continental Europe.  A serial Land Rover fanatic, for many years Greg also had a short-wheelbase 90 Defender!  But in order to get a Defender 110 to the specification that he wanted, Greg found the only real answer was to have it built for him.  So he went to renowned Land Rover specialists Astwood 4×4 in Birmingham, and agreed a build specification with them.

Astwoods sourced an ex-RAF Defender, in White – believed to have been used on airfield duty in the UK – and previously registered as PT 12 AA.  An early photograph shows it with “Security” marked on the rear of it.  Astwoods then commenced a complete strip down – right down to the chassis and bulkhead – and rebuild with a new shell, interior overhaul with Exmoor Trim touring seats, and complete mechanical overhaul, whilst retaining the original engine, gearbox, chassis and bulkhead – the RAF looked after their kit!  The Defender was re-sprayed in British Racing Green, and a long list of detailed specification choices were made to meet Greg’s exacting standards!  The total build cost came to around £40,000 and Astwoods then provided an insurance replacement valuation of £40,000 for the car.

Once home, Greg and Karen christened her “Nessie” and started to use her in earnest.  To help with this, they fitted a roof-top tent (no longer with the car), and toured Europe.  Nessie performed strongly – an excellent tow car, comfortable on long journeys, quick enough to keep up with the traffic, and with plenty of room for the dogs in the back.

Eight years later, and Greg and Karen are finding that they are just not using Nessie very much any more, only covering a few thousand miles at most each year now.  So the time has come for Nessie to move on and find new adventures with a new owner.

I’ve not driven the car far, but even on a short journey its pulling power and comfort impressed me.  It truly feels like it can go anywhere – well, it probably can – and yet you could sit in the very comfortable seats for many hours when touring without ruining your back!

Originally, we agreed with Greg that a sale price in the region of £25k would be a fair position; however, it’s a quiet market, and there are a limited number of buyers for a specialist vehicle such as this, so to now stimulate some demand we have reduced the price to under £20k so that it is “priced to sell”! Now is your chance to pick up a bargain here.

Land Rover Defender Ownership in General

There aren’t many icons of British Motor History – the Mini, the E-Type Jaguar, and this, the Land Rover Defender.  It can, of course, trace its roots back to 1948, and continued in production until finally ceasing in 2016.

The 110 Defender is the five-door long-wheelbase version.  It has legendary off-road ability, and a hugely loyal fan base.  Ownership of a Defender is more than just owning a car – you are the custodian of a slice of automotive history.  On the road, they are a bit of an art form to drive – the steering is a bit vague compared to modern cars, the long-travel suspension is bouncy, and there is plenty of wind, road and engine noise – and yet where this might be wearing or undesirable in most cars, in the Defender it just adds to the charm and road presence.  It’s a drive like nothing else – but hey, you can continue that drive wayyyy beyond where almost every other vehicle will come to a halt.  In this example, that is further buoyed up by modifications such as the Safari Snorkel and sump guard, enabling deep-water fording (although apparently it has never done that!).  Equally, the 5-tonne winch has never been used… although they specified it, Greg and Karen sensibly took the decision afterwards that if they needed the winch to get them out of trouble, then they probably shouldn’t have been there in the first place!

This version uses the 300 Tdi engine – 4-cylinder, direct injection, turbocharged diesel.  That diesel engine produces 111bhp and develops 265 NM torque.  Performance stats are a bit arbitrary here – it’ll cruise happily at 70mph on the motorway, and it develops its torque low down to enable it to climb mountains.  That’s probably all you need to know tbh! I did find one online source that suggested a maximum speed of 85mph, a time of 18.6 secs to 60 mph, and around 28mpg – but take that lot with a pinch of salt.  The official trade sites don’t make any claims for the cars, hardly surprisingly.  And if it’s not fast enough for you, then two seconds spent on google will find a myriad of performance upgrades that you can explore.

Out on the road, this Defender drives very well – according to my mechanic (who is also a Land Rover fan) this one is much, much better than they normally are!!  It pulls strongly, goes through the gears cleanly, and the seats are comfortable and supportive. 

There are stories of these engines going to legendary mileages – over 1 million miles – and 300,000 miles is commonplace.  So at less than 114k, this one has bags of life left in it.

Bear in mind, though, that despite its appearances, this vehicle is more than 25 years old.  Personally, I have a number of classic cars, and so I’m well used to the concept of there always being something that can be fiddled with, or fettled, or replaced, or repaired – you probably never get to the end of the list… but that’s not what it’s about.  It’s about the whole ownership experience, of knowing that you’re the custodian of this one for a period, before it goes to someone else – because it will probably never ever die. 

Specification of this example

Any references to the original specification of this car are probably pretty arbitrary, since Astwoods rebuilt almost every aspect of it in 2017.

It’s also hard to try and capture all the specification of this example, but I’ll have a go:-
The 300TDI engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel drive train is largely “stock” specification, but supported by twin-main battery conversion. It also has power steering, and an updated 175 Amp alternator and an intercooler.
The interior is fitted with Exmoor Trim half-leather seats front and rear, giving high-backs and head restraints.  The front seats have pump-up lumbar control, and are heated too.  All seats recline.
The interior also benefits from supplementary air conditioning, a separate leisure battery which powers numerous 12v charging points, a double-DIN radio unit with integrated colour satellite navigation, Bluetooth and USB inputs.  The boot area is fully carpeted, but then fitted with an ultra-heavy duty rubber mat on top, and a dog guard/parcel guard.  Under the boot floor is a lockable multi-compartment pull-out security drawer.
The long-wheelbase 5-door body is supplemented by a huge, heavy duty FrontRunner roofrack (frankly, it’s the mother of all roofracks!).  The front is fitted with a TigerShark TS11500 5-tonne winch with wire rope and remote operating handset, and a heavy duty bull bar, and the rear with a FrontRunner access ladder, and a tow-bar with seven-pin electrics.  A Safari snorkel air intake is fitted.

This car’s condition

I normally pass a comment here that the car’s condition is commensurate with its age and mileage.  That doesn’t really apply to this Land Rover!!  At twenty-six years old and with 114k miles on the clock, you would be expecting it to be pretty tired – but obviously that’s not the case here following its rebuild in 2017.

The British Racing Green paintwork remains smart and glossy, set off by the black-painted checkerplate to the sides of the bonnet and along the sills.  Inevitably, there are some light scratches and a couple of minor dents – but nothing of any significance.  Both rear doors are showing some signs of corrosion – or maybe it’s a reaction of the aluminium to steel framing beneath it?  But it wouldn’t be difficult or expensive to rectify this if you felt it necessary to do so.

The interior is in very good condition – the seats are all fine, and very comfortable!  The underbonnet area is clean and tidy.

The recorded mileage of just over 113,000 is believed to be correct – but there are never any records passed across from the MoD, so there is nothing to evidence its first 93k. Since taking ownership, Greg has had the Land Rover regularly serviced and well maintained, and there are invoices present to evidence this.  In preparing it for sale, I asked my mechanics to check through the vehicle thoroughly – this resulted in a fair bit of work, including replacing a sluggish starter motor, completing a full service and lubrication/greasing, and replacing the temperature sender unit.

There is no record of the cambelt having been replaced; whilst I strongly suspect that Astwoods would have completed that as part of their refurbishment work in 2017, this cannot be confirmed. 

The MoT is due to expire in July 2026. 

The Defender has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear other than noting that Greg had previously run the car on a private numberplate. 

In preparing the vehicle for sale, however, a discrepancy was noted on the chassis number recorded on the v5 – two digits had been reversed.  This has now been corrected, and a new v5 issued with the correct chassis number.  However, this has led to some repeated discrepancies on MoT issue – some with the correct chassis number and some with the two digits reversed – however all the certificates are present with the car, as detailed below.

Equipment and Features
> Finished in British Racing Green paintwork, with black half-leather Exmoor interior trim> 2,500cc 4-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection diesel engine, producing 111bhp and 265Nm torque
> 5-speed manual gearbox, with high/low range and differential lock for effective 4wd off-road driving
> Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Aftermarket air conditioning
> Double-DIN radio unit, with integrated colour satellite navigation, Bluetooth, and USB input
> TS TigerShark11500 SuperWinch with 5 tonne (11500lb) capacity, fitted with wire rope and remote operating controls
> Two keys
> Tinted windows
> Exmoor Trim half-leather front seats, with pump-up lumbar control and heated front seats
> Three individual Exmoor Trim half-leather reclining and folding rear seats, all with head restraints, the outer two fitted with 3-point seat belts and the centre seat with a lap belt
> LED Front Headlamps
> Front spot lights
> Rear fog lamp
> Uprated 175amp Alternator
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Heavy duty FrontRunner roof rack
> Safari Snorkel air intake
> Front “bull bar”
> Rear steps and FrontRunner roof ladder
> Rear mounted spare wheel with Swing wheel carrier
> Rear tow ball with 7-pin electrics
> Full carpeting throughout, with fitted tailored front rubber overmat, and ultra heavy duty mat to load compartment
> Lockable multi-drawer pull-out tray under boot floor
> Multiple 12v charging points
> Dog/Parcel guard
> Twin main battery conversion
> Separate vehicle leisure battery powering rear-mounted 12v charging points
> Integrated vehicle immobiliser

History and Documentation
> The current mileage is showing as 113,800 miles which is believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted due to the lack of documentation from the RAF.  The 20k miles completed since 2017 is warranted, and supported by MoT and servicing documentation
> The Defender comes with its V5 registration document.  It was declared manufactured in June 1999, and first registered to Astwood 4×4 on 3^rd March 2017.  Greg then took ownership of it on 15^th March 2017 and has owned it since.
> The current MoT expires 30th July 2026.  It was issued 31st July 2025 at 113,781 miles. There was an advisory item for a blown registration plate bulb and for wear in a track rod ball joint – both of these items have been rectified.
> The MoTs since 2017 are all present with the car and show as follows:-
  93,269 miles;  02/03/2017 – No advisory items
100,358 miles;  23/03/2018 – No advisory items
104,613 miles;  21/03/2019 – One advisory for a slight engine oil leak
107,000 miles;  23/03/2020 – Advisories for corrosion to coil springs, wear to brake discs, slight play in the rear wheel bearings, and a slight oil leak
107,939 miles; 01/04/2021 – Advisories as above, plus some corrosion inside front wheel arches
109,844 miles; 07/04/2022 – Advisories for slight oil leaks, corrosion to coil springs and underside of vehicle
111,641 miles; 19/04/2023 – No advisory items
113,678 miles; 23/09/2024 – No advisory items
113,781 miles; 31/07/2025 – Advisories for track rod ball joint and a failed bulb – both now rectified
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems, and notes that is has been held on a private registration plate during Greg’s ownership
> There is no servicing book, and no service records relating to the time when the Land Rover was with the RAF.  Since its recommissioning by Astwood 4×4, Greg has kept all the servicing receipts, the main items of which are as follows:-
104,612 miles; 28/02/2019 – Service
 109,000 miles; undated but end 2021 – Full service`
 111,635 miles; 13/04/2023 – Service
 113,718 miles; 17/02/2025 – Full service

Bodywork and Interior Condition
> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in very good condition.  There are no nasty scuffs or rusty patches.  There are a few touched-in stone chips, and a couple of shallow dents, and some corrosion in the bottom of each of the rear doors – but the whole car presents very well – especially for one that is 26 years old!
> The interior is equally in very good condition throughout.  It’s utilitarian, of course – so not much by way of luxury – but the Exmoor Trim seats and carpeting are all in good condition.

Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres
> The Land Rover has covered just under 114,000 miles.  It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect.
 > All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should.
> The road wheels are 17” “Wolf” steel wheels, with no kerbing damage or scuffing.   
> The road tyres are a matched set of chunky top quality BF Goodriich All-Terrain T/A tyres, in 265/75 x16 size.  “Normal” tyres come with about 7mm of tread when new – but judging by the spare, these come with twice that! 
One front tyre has about 10mm of tread, and the other about 11mm of tread.  The rears each have 12mm of tread, and the rear-door mounted spare looks unused and has 14mm of tread.
> The jack and tools are all present

Summary

All in all – this is a great opportunity to acquire one of these iconic go-anywhere 4×4 “proper” Land Rovers, with a specification designed to facilitate either local work or long-distance touring.  It’s been well maintained, and the bodywork and interior are all in very good condition.  The Exmoor Trim seating is much more comfortable than the standard Land Rover offering, and the addition of creature comforts such as air conditioning makes all the difference.
For anyone looking for a well-specced, good historied classic LWB Land Rover, this has to be on your short-list – especially given the huge saving over its cost when rebuilt 7 years ago! Those “in the know” will recognise the benefits of the FrontRunner roof rack, TigerShark winch, Safari Snorkel, the uprated Alternator, and the rest of this carefully selected kit list!

If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897.  Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.

A note about Warranties

We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell.  Whilst we are agents for WarrantyWise, they will not offer a standard policy to cover a vehicle of the age of this Land Rover.
A classic vehicle warranty is available on individual tear– please ask for details.

Immaculate condition throughout two-owner car, with full service history, just serviced, cambelt just changed, new MoT, fully valeted, with great specification including automatic transmission, panoramic glass windscreen, colour satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and mirrorlink compatibility, dual zone climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, massaging front seats, parking sensors all round, electric windows front and rear, electric powerfolding mirrors, and 17” alloy wheels!  This is a great opportunity to acquire a full-size family hatchback in great condition!

In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Twenty-two large-format photos also below!

The Back Story

This Citroen Picasso has been owned for the last seven years by John – my father-in-law.  Sadly, John has recently passed away, and hence his much-loved car is now for sale.

John had bought it from a local dealer when it was just under a year old as a Citroen Select Approved Used Vehicle.  John has since run it on his own private registration plate, but it’s now back on to its substantive registration.  He was drawn to it by the great colour (glossy Ruby Red Metallic) and high specification, coupled to its excellent condition. 

Being in his late 70s when he bought it, John has treated the car carefully – “never raced or rallied!” – and it has rarely carried more than one passenger.  It’s primarily been used for local shopping runs and for visiting their friends and relatives, and I can’t think of an occasion where it has even been heavily loaded.

In his ownership, John added another 28k to the 17000 miles that were on the clock when he bought it – so it now shows just over 45000.  As a former engineer, John was also fastidious about maintenance, so it has an excellent service history, which I have completed for him now prior to sale, with a full service, two new tyres, and an early change of cambelt and water pump.

I’ve given the car a couple of good test runs, and it impressed me on the road.  It drives like new, with smooth changes from the automatic gearbox and no squeaks or rattles.  The panoramic glass windscreen stretches way back into the roof, providing a bright and airy interior.  It’s a big car, although it doesn’t feel it when out on the road – and despite its size, the 1.6 litre BlueHDI diesel engine pulls strongly, providing plenty of power and acceleration.  

Citroen C4 Picasso Ownership in General

The Citroen Picasso maintains Citroen’s long-standing reputation for eye-catching styling, class-leading engineering, and outstanding interior space and comfort.  It’s a big car, but the lithe styling treatment hides that well, and on the move the car shrinks round you to be easy to position on the road.  Of course, Citroen and Peugeot are now part of the same organisation, so many components are shared across the family of French models; this helps to keep down the costs of development when new, and the price of spare parts when required. 

When launched in 2013, this second generation Picasso certainly moved the game on; despite the design being 12 years old now, it still looks futuristic and innovative – both outside and inside.  It utilizes a new platform compared the first generation, and this gives a significantly larger cabin space – around 5 square metres! – and the high roofline, slim screen pillars and panoramic windscreen all further contribute to a particularly airy cabin with loads of light.

This is the five seat model (for the seven-seat version, you need the Grand Picasso) – and every seat slides, and adjusts for back-rest angle, so every passenger can get super-comfy.  Rear passengers get trays in the rear of the front seats, so they can position tablets, books or games etc for long journeys.  Front seat passengers get trays under the seats, and a vast array of storage spaces.  The fabric seats are comfortable and supportive, and passengers don’t get jostled despite the car’s high stance on the road.  The boot is huge too – even before you start folding the rear seats.

This second generation Picasso was introduced in 2013 and ran through to 2018 – so this example is towards the end of the production run.  Prior to 2013, there was, of course, the Xsara Picasso, and after 2018, the range was rebranded as the SpaceTourer. This is the BlueHDI “Feel” model – which combines the highly efficient 1.6-litre 16-valve direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine (introduced in 2015) with the Aisin-sourced 6-speed automatic (a huge improvement over the earlier ET6G Citroen automatic gearbox which was roundly criticized for its jerky changes and slow reactions).  That diesel engine produces 118bhp and develops a substantial 300NM torque, which pulls the car up to 60mph in under 11 secs, and on to a maximum speed (where legal, of course!) of 117mph!  It’s packed full of economical wizardry, including start/stop, which all works together to give some frankly astonishing fuel economy figures in a car of this size:- 74.3mpg on the combined cycle and 80.7mpg on the extra urban cycle…!  It’s Euro Emissions 6 standard (so it is London ULEZ compliant), and with CO2 emissions of just 100g/km means that road tax is free too (currently, at least!) 

Out on the road, the Picasso drives very well – it is comfortable and assured, accelerating with confidence, handling well and cruising smoothly too.  Road noise is all well insulated from the cabin, so your journey is all calm and quiet!  It’s incredibly well equipped too – and this car clearly benefits from the assurance of the low mileage, fresh service, new MoT, new cambelt and valet.  All of those benefits also come before you consider those outstanding economy figures.

Specification of this example

This C4 Picasso is fitted with hugely economical yet powerful 1560cc 4-cylinder 16-valve turbocharged diesel injection engine.  It develops 118bhp and a huge 300NM torque.  It gets up to speed comfortably, and maintains it without a problem out on the open road.  The six-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift override works very well, with smooth and responsive changes.

After 2016, Citroen rationalized its range into Touch, Feel and Flair – so Feel is the mid-specification – although you wouldn’t really know it, as it has pretty much everything that you could think of! Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning, Citroen DAB infotainment system with integrated Apple Car Play/Android Auto and Mirror Link, Bluetooth radio and phone, 17” multispoke alloy wheels, parking sensors front and rear, colour satellite navigation, electric front and rear windows, electrically adjustable, heated and powerfolding door mirrors, cruise control with speed limiter, massaging front seats with lumbar control, height adjustable front seats, keyless start, stop/start system, electric parking brake, automatic lights, automatic wipers and remote central locking.  There’s also a whole host of safety features, including air bags all round, traction control, ISOFIX rear seat mounts, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS, Brakeforce distribution, tyre pressure warning system, immobilizer, alarm, locking wheel nuts etc.

This car’s condition

I normally pass a comment here that the car’s condition is commensurate with its age and mileage.  That doesn’t really do this Citroen justice.  At eight years old and with 45k miles on the clock, you would be expecting to see some signs of use – but this example really is so clean that you are very hard pressed to do so.  It looks like it is just out of the new-car showroom.  Its overall condition is outstanding throughout, and it certainly catches the eye with that funky styling and Ruby Red Metallic paintwork. There’s literally one or two light stone chips and one bird poo mark to the paintwork to show its age.  The alloy wheels all have some minor corrosion, but there’s no kerbing or scuffing damage.

The recorded mileage of just over 45,000 is absolutely warranted to be correct. The first owner kept the car for about 10 months, and used it well, covering just under 17,000 miles in that time.  John then bought it as a Citroen Select Approved Used Vehicle, and has kept it ever since.  Its been carefully and thoroughly maintained throughout John’s ownership, and never let him down.  It has been serviced each year, so there are eight stamps in the book evidencing John’s annual mileage of about 4000 each year.

As the last service that John had completed was in February 2024, I’ve had a new service completed by my mechanics.  At this service, the mechanics noted that the rear tyres were wearing low, so a new pair of Nexen tyres (to match the front ones) were fitted, and the tyres rotated so that the new ones are on the front.  The cambelt is also recommended for replacement at ten years – so I have also had that replaced together with the water pump, so there should be no major items of expense coming up for some time ahead.

The MoT history shows no problems – other than at the first MoT in February 2020 when an oil leak was noted.  The car had gone in for a service only a couple of months and 300 miles previously, and knowing John as I did I would be pretty sure that he would have taken the garage seriously to task over this!! It comes as no surprise that the fault is then rectified with no charge showing on the invoice!  Ever since then, the car has always passed the MoT first time with no advisory items.  Like the service, the MoT was due in February 2025, so I have had a new one completed early. 

Given this attention to maintenance detail, as you would expect, the Picasso goes, performs, steers, stops etc just as you would want and expect it to do.

The Picasso has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear other than noting its previous private numberplate (again, as you would expect).  The owner’s handbook is present, together with the service book and a stack of servicing receipts. Like all our cars, the Citroen also comes with a 100-pt mechanical and functional inspection report.

The Motoring Press view

Giving it an excellent rating of 4.0 stars out of 5, Parker’s Car Guide praises its space-age looks, driving credentials, practicality and economy, and comments:-

“There’s no doubting that the latest-generation Citroen C4 Picasso stands out from the crowd. The five-seater MPV has morphed into a futuristic looking machine, with a particularly eye-catching headlight treatment. 

Citroen C4 Picasso practicality levels don’t disappoint.  Underneath that striking skin it’s built upon a brand-new platform which enables more space for luggage and passengers than the previous C4 Picasso. The doors open to a wide 65-degree angle to aid access and the three individual rear seats can be tilted forwards or folded completely. There’s no shortage of interior storage pockets and cubby holes. They’re scattered throughout the cabin, with compartments in the floor for rear passengers, reasonably commodious door bins front and rear and a couple of drinks can holders ahead of the gearlever.  Automatic cars also get an extra removable cubby box between the two front seats.

The most striking feature of the C4 Picasso’s interior is the dual digital screen layout. The essential instruments are contained within a huge central 12-inch screen on top of the dashboard. Many of the car’s main functions – air-conditioning, sat-nav (if fitted) and Bluetooth are controlled via a seven-inch touchpad mounted lower down in the middle of the dash. A series of switches, also touch sensitive, surround the pad and act as shortcuts to functions.  As well as making the interior appear high-tech and modern, the thinking behind the touchscreen is that it reduces clutter but the busy layout on the two screens themselves and the large number of buttons on the steering wheel mean that it’s debatable whether this has been achieved. Overall, the interior is styled with similar flair to the exterior and overall fit and finish feels very good. The large wrap-over windscreen lets plenty of light in and forward visibility is excellent too, aided by the split windscreen pillar design.

Citroen C4 Picasso comfort levels are one of the car’s strengths. The seats are comfortable.  Rear passengers are well catered for with three individual seats, all of which can be slid forwards and backwards to aid knee room, rather than a fixed bench. There’s plenty of headroom for tall passengers and you’ll fit three adults alongside each other without too much discomfort.

Reconfigured suspension means less body-roll and the ride quality is very good. Both road and wind noise are impressively well contained, too – the Picasso is a very quiet machine at motorway speeds. Naturally, handling isn’t the primary attribute you would buy a people carrier for but the Picasso makes a fairly decent fist of things in the corners. The steering is nicely weighted, the car turns in keenly enough and feels assured at normal road speeds.  Relatively small overall dimensions and an impressive turning circle make it easy to park and to thread through urban traffic.

Improved aerodynamics and an enormous weight saving of 140kg compared with its predecessor have improved the Picasso’s emissions and economy across the range. Independent body Euro NCAP has awarded the Picasso a five-star overall rating for safety. It scored 86% for adult occupant protection and 88% for child occupant protection in crash testing.

It’s a worthy addition to the compact people carrier class. It drives very well on the road and it has all the practicality you’d expect of a people carrier”.

Equipment and Features
> Finished in Ruby Red Metallic paintwork, with grey and slate blue patterned cloth interior trim> 1,560cc 4-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection diesel engine, producing 118bhp and 300Nm torque
> 6-speed EAT6 Automatic gearbox, with paddle-shift override and manual option
> Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning
> Citroen touchscreen infotainment multi-media system, with colour display screen, integrated Apple Car Play, Android Auto and Mirror Link, RDS-DAB Radio with USB and auxiliary input socket, integrated Bluetooth music, roof-mounted bee-sting aerial, steering-wheel mounted radio controls, and integrated anti-theft protection
> Integrated Bluetooth radio and phone system
> Multi-spoke 17” alloy wheels
> Colour-screen satellite navigation
> Electric front and rear windows with one-touch operation on all windows
> Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors with automatic powerfolding
> Front and rear parking sensors with interior graphical display
> Cruise Control with speed limiter
> Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
> Active intelligent emergency brake assist
> Traction Control / Electronic Stability Control
> Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
> Electric parking brake
> Remote control central locking, with two full remote controls
> Tinted windows
> Panoramic windscreen
> Three rear seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts, head restraints and ISOFIX seat mountings
> Individually folding rear seats
> Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
> Front seats with adjustable massaging function
> Lumbar adjustment to front seats
> Height adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seats
> Driver’s, Front Passenger’s, side and seat airbags
> Front and rear fog lamps
> Daytime running lights
> Automatic lights and automatic wipers
> Keyless Start
> Start/Stop system
> Trip computer with mileage since reset, average mpg, distance to empty, average speed, and current mpg
> Picnic trays and map nets to rear of front seats
> Pull-out trays underneath front seats and storage bins in the rear floor
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Removeable front cubby box
> 12v charging point
> Tailored front and rear floormats
> Twin cupholders
> Integrated anti-theft alarm

History and Documentation
> The current mileage is showing as 45,300 miles which is warranted as correct.
> The Picasso comes with its V5 registration document.  It was first registered 15^th February 2017, and transferred to its second keeper (John) on the 31^st January 2018.  It has had just the two owners.
> The current MoT expires 20^th December 2025.  It was issued 21^st December 2024 at 45,247 miles with no advisory items.   
> An MoT history printout shows the following MoTs:-
  27,695 miles;  18/02/2020
  29,461 miles;  03/02/2021
  32,335 miles;  14/02/2022
  36,713 miles;  25/01/2023
  41,814 miles;  12/02/2024
  45,247 miles;  21/12/2024
> Every MoT certificate is present with the car
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems, and notes that is has been held on a private registration plate during John’s ownership
> The car has been serviced eight times. The service book has all services recorded, as follows, and most of them are also documented by the servicing receipts:-
  16,670 miles;  01/12/2017  – Citroen Main Agent
  21,549 miles;  03/12/2018 – Ford Main Agent (who John bought the car from)
  27,353 miles;  20/12/2019 – Ford Main Agent
  29,370 miles;  14/12/2020 – Ford Main Agent
  32,170 miles;  29/12/2021 – Citroen Main Agent
  36,713 miles;  25/01/2023 – Citroen Main Agent
  41,814 miles;  12/02/2024 – Independent Garage
  45,238 miles;  18/12/2024 – Independent Garage (my mechanics) incl. Cambelt replacement
> The owners handbook and book pack are all present.

Bodywork and Interior Condition
> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in outstanding condition.  There are no nasty scuffs, dents or rusty patches.  There are a few touched-in stone chips and a single bird-poo mark, but that’s all – and the whole car presents very smartly and frankly looks almost new.
> The interior is equally immaculate throughout, with no damage to the seats or carpets, assisted by the black carpet floormats

Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres
> The car has covered just over 45,000 miles.  It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect
 > All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should
> The road wheels are multi-spoke 17” alloys; one has a kerbing scuff to the rim, which has been touched in, and two have some minor surface corrosion under the lacquer – but none are yet at the stage of needing to be refurbished
> The road tyres are a matched set of good quality Nexen NFera SU1 tyres, in 205/55 x17 size.  The front tyres are new (and so have 7mm of tread), and the rear tyres are evenly worn with about 4mm of tread remaining.  The spare wheel is a space saver type, fitted with an unused Continental 125/85×16 tyre
> The locking wheel nut key, tools and towing eye are all present

Summary

All in all – this is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a spacious, modern family hatchback in immaculate condition.  The Citroen Picasso is a justifiably frequent sight on our roads – and for good reason.  It is well known for its space, versatility and comfort, and this later example with the snazzy styling inside and out just hits all the right buttons.   Couple that with this example’s smart Ruby Red paintwork, impeccable service history, new MoT, new cambelt, thorough valet, excellent equipment levels, free road tax and quite incredible fuel economy, and it’s hard to think of a reason not to buy it!

If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897.  Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.

A note about Warranties

We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell.  Cars are generally much more reliable than was the case in the past – but they are ever increasing in complexity and should the unthinkable happen, repair costs can be high.  Many buyers prefer us to keep the price of our cars low, so we do not include a mechanical breakdown warranty as standard.  However, we are agents for the industry-leading warranty provider – Warranty Wise (Warranty Provider of the Year 2024 for the fourth year running!).  If you wish to do so, you can optionally purchase a top-notch very comprehensive WarrantyWise Platinum vehicle warranty for this Citroen C4 Picasso, covering 100% of the repair cost on all major components, at labour rates of up to £75ph, at a cost of £399 for 6-months, £579 for 12-months, or £999 for 24-months.  It will cover repair costs up to £5000 for any individual claim, and up to a combined maximum of the purchase cost of the vehicle.   
Lower levels of warranty cover are available at lower cost if preferred.
Please click on “our services” above for more details.

Immaculate condition throughout two-owner car, with full service history, just serviced, cambelt changed (on age), new MoT, fully valeted, with great specification including climate control, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Car Play/Android Auto, electric front windows, electric and heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, cruise control, heated front seats, front fog lights and 16” alloy wheels!  This is a great opportunity to acquire an ultra-low-mileage small hatchback in perfect condition!

In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Nineteen large-format photos also below!

The Back Story

This Skoda Fabia has been owned for the last six-and-a-half years by Sue – a family friend.  Unfortunately, due to advancing years and failing health, Sue is no longer able to drive, and I was pleased to be able to buy this car into stock from her, and to now offer it for sale.

Sue had bought it from a Skoda dealer after seeing it for sale when on holiday.  Sue fell in love with its eye-catching Race Blue paintwork and its high specification.  Just six months old, it was showing about 1500 miles on the clock when Sue bought it.  Since then, Sue has used the car very lightly, only adding about another 1500 miles a year – so it is currently six-and-a-half years old and yet still has less than 11k miles recorded.  It’s always been a second car in the household, with any substantial journeys being completed in husband Patrick’s Jaguar.

I’ve given the Skoda a good test run, and it impressed me very much – obviously, at this age and mileage, it drives like new.  Don’t be concerned at its relatively small 999cc 3-cylinder engine – this car zips along and performs very well out on the road.  Despite its diminutive size, the engine is turbocharged, and develops 94bhp and 160NM torque – so the car will reach 60mph in something like 10secs and will go on to a maximum speed of 115mph!

Skoda Fabia Ownership in General

The Skoda Fabia has a terrific reputation on the used car market – not just for the legendary Skoda build quality and reliability, but also for its driving characteristics.  Skoda, of course, are part of the Volkswagen-Audi group, with many components shared across the different makes and models; this is no bad thing – it means the components are both well-made and well proven.  It shares its underpinning platform with the VW Polo and Audi A1 – all of which share its reputation for great ride comfort and sporty handling.  Skodas are built in the Czech republic, where lower labour costs give great value for money, despite adherence to the VW build quality standards.  As a result, the Skoda Fabia offers a highly competent driving package, coupled with a very high specification, despite a sales ticket-price that is much lower than the equivalent Polo or Audi A1.  Again, like the Polo or A1, the interior is a bit more traditional than the equivalent Fiesta, but it is very comfortable, smart and very well-equipped, and there’s plenty of room for everyone.

This third generation Fabia was introduced in 2015 and ran through to 2021 – so this example from 2018 is right in the middle of the production run.  This is the 1.0TSI 5-door model, fitted with a 999cc turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine, producing 94bhp and 160Nm torque.  That’s quite some output from a small engine, and with the small body size of the Fabia it gives it a very nippy 0-60mph time of 10.3 secs and a top speed of 115mph, so it is perfectly happy either running around town or out on the open road or motorway.  It feels plenty quick enough in any environment, and the thrummy three-cylinder engine gives the car a distinctive character as it whizzes about.  It’s outstandingly economical too – running on the Euro Emissions 6 standard (so it is London ULEZ compliant) with almost incredible figures of 72.4mpg on the Extra Urban and 64.2mpg on the combined fuel test!  Road tax is £190 per year.

Out on the road, the Fabia feels capable well beyond its size and motoring segment.  It is comfortable and assured, accelerating with confidence, handling well and cruising smoothly too.  It’s incredibly well equipped too – and this car clearly benefits from the assurance of the ultra-low mileage, fresh service, new MoT and valet.  All of those benefits also come before you consider the outstanding economy figures.

Specification of this example

This Fabia SEL is fitted with the economical yet very powerful 999cc 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol injection engine.  It develops 95bhp, which is plenty to swiftly whizz this car along.  It gets up to speed comfortably, and maintains it without a problem out on the open road.  The five-speed manual transmission works very well, and the clutch is light and progressive.

There’s plenty of interior space, the seats are comfortable, and the equipment level on this SEL model is what you might expect from the class above.  Climate control air conditioning, Skoda Bolero infotainment system with integrated Apple Car Play/Android Auto and Mirror Link, Bluetooth radio and phone, 16” alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, electric front windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, cruise control, heated front seats, height adjustable front seats, keyless start, stop/start system and remote central locking.  There’s also a whole host of safety features, including air bags all round, traction control, ISOFIX rear seat mounts, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS, Brakeforce distribution, tyre pressure warning system, front assist, immobilizer, locking wheel nuts etc.

This car’s condition

I normally pass a comment here that the car’s condition is commensurate with its age and mileage.  Well, with just 10,400 miles on the clock, you’d expect this to be pretty well perfect – and you wouldn’t be disappointed!  Its condition isn’t commensurate with its age – it’s coming up for seven years old, but looks like it is just out of the new-car showroom.  Its condition is outstanding throughout.  It’s finished in eye-catching Race Blue Metallic, set off by the smart 16” alloy wheels.  There’s literally one or two light stone chips and marks to the paintwork, but that’s all.  The wheels are perfect too – with no scuffing, kerbing or scratching damage. 

The recorded mileage of just over 10,000 is absolutely warranted to be correct.  The first owner only kept the car for the first six months, and only covered about 1500 miles in that time – I do wonder if it may have been a demonstrator.  Since they bought it, Patrick and Sue have spared no expense on maintaining the Fabia in peak condition; they have had the car serviced each year – despite the negligible annual mileage – and always at their local Skoda main agent.   This is held at Skoda on an electronic service record, but the servicing receipts have been kept with the car, which I have recorded in a substitute service book for ease of reference.  As if the full servicing wasn’t enough, Patrick and Sue also ensured that the cambelt was replaced in May 23 – a prudent step given the age of the belt, even though it had only covered 9,800 miles.  The MoT history is also exemplary, with just one recorded issue where the washer bottle was empty! 
As the next service and MoT interval were so close, my mechanics have now given the car another service check over and oil change, and I have also now had a new MoT completed, which it passed with no advisory items (as expected). 
Altogether then, there are six recorded services, including two changes of brake fluid and the additional replacement of the cambelt.  There is also a receipt for a replacement battery in June 2024 – doubtless a reflection of the sporadic and low usage of the car.
As you would expect at this mileage, the Fabia goes, performs, steers, stops etc just as you would want and expect it to do.

The Fabia has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear (again, as you would expect).  The owner’s handbook is present, together with a substitute service book and several servicing receipts. Like all our cars, the Fabia also comes with a 100-pt mechanical and functional inspection report.

The Motoring Press view

Giving it an excellent rating of 4.0 stars out of 5, Parker’s Car Guide praises its driving credentials, high equipment levels, generous practicality and low running costs, and comments:-

“When it comes to value-for-money motoring the Skoda Fabia is hard to beat – that’s not to say that it’s the cheapest supermini on sale, but when you consider the space and equipment on offer, you do get a lot for your money.

Largely based on the previous-generation Volkswagen Polo, the Fabia is perfect for the cost-conscious world we live in. With a wide range of engines, VW Group quality and sharp styling, the Czech has seen the popularity of the Fabia grow, and the result is that it’s challenging the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa at the top of buyers’ wish lists.

The exterior dimensions of the Skoda Fabia are about average for the class, and in fact nose-to-tail it’s now 8mm shorter than the previous model. The third-generation Skoda Fabia marks a big improvement over the previous generation model – there’s an extra 90mm in its width, while the roof sits 31mm closer to the ground. The result is a sharp-looking car that looks squat and wide, and quite sporting, especially with larger wheels.  The cabin space is impressive, with plenty of width, and enough room for full-size adults to avoid rubbing shoulders up front. The rear bench is usefully accommodating too, with plenty of headroom and good legroom available.  Behind you’ll discover the 330-litre boot, which is almost as large as that found in cars from a sector above, which can be easily converted into a 1,150-litre space by collapsing the rear seats. It’s usefully shaped too, with a wider hatch opening than before, helping with larger items.

When tested in 2014, the Skoda Fabia scored the full five stars for its overall safety rating. The report paid particular attention to the Fabia’s adult and child occupant safety, with maximum points scored for the protection provided to the 1.5-year-old dummy during dynamic crash tests.

Sitting behind the wheel of the Fabia is a largely pleasant experience thanks to the car’s tried-and-tested Volkswagen Group platform and switchgear.  The dials and infotainment display are clear and easy to understand, yet still look stylish enough if that’s what you’re after. The Fabia’s infotainment uses an older layout to the one in the Superb and Octavia, yet, oddly, it’s arguably easier to use. That’s because the touchscreen is supplemented with a number of physical shortcut buttons on either side allowing easier navigation of the menus. Soft-touch plastics and other materials are in evidence throughout the cabins of higher-spec Fabias, but the general theme is of a solid, functional cabin.

The Fabia’s handling setup is biased more towards comfort than its ability to hurtle down country lanes. That means there’s a well-judged ride quality on all models.  The entry-level 1.0-litre MPI version is cheap to buy and run but quite slow in most situations; upgrade to the 1.0 TSI (turbocharged) motors and performance improves markedly. The 95hp iteration produces 160Nm of torque and is good for a 0-62mph time 10.3 seconds, while top speed comes in at 115mph. While such figures aren’t ground-breaking, it offers usable real-world performance capable of comfortable motorway cruising should the need arise.  City driving (and parking) is also a breeze thanks to good visibility, a tight turning circle and light steering, while motorway cruises benefit from the car’s overall stability.

All Skoda Fabias are cheap to run; servicing from Skoda garages is cheaper than it is from Volkswagen equivalents too, despite the vehicles sharing many of the same parts. Skoda Fabia reliability should be excellent, with the car using tried and tested VW Group components that have been in production for a good few years now. There’s not much in the way of flashy tech, or complicated hybrid/pure electric powertrains that could go wrong and be expensive to fix, either. In fact, the Fabia has the impressive distinction of not having a single recall in its production run since 2015 – a feat that very few models more than three years old can boast. 

If you’re after a cheap, honest small car the Fabia remains an accomplished option. The 95hp 1.0-litre version will likely be all the Fabia you’ll ever need. It’s not punitively expensive to run and has enough performance to mean it won’t feel out of place on a fast-moving motorway. For the best value for money, seek out an SE L model or higher”.

Equipment and Features
> Finished in Race Blue Metallic paintwork, with charcoal patterned cloth interior trim
> 999cc 3-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection petrol engine, producing 94bhp and 160Nm torque
> 5-speed manual gearbox
> Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Climate control air conditioning
> Skoda Bolero touchscreen infotainment multi-media system, with colour display screen, integrated Apple Car Play, Android Auto and Mirror Link, RDS-DAB Radio with USB and auxiliary input socket, integrated Bluetooth music, roof-mounted bee-sting aerial, steering-wheel mounted radio controls, and integrated anti-theft protection
> Integrated Bluetooth radio and phone system
> 5-spoke 16” alloy wheels
> Electric front windows
> Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
> Rear parking sensors
> Cruise Control
> Heated front seats
> Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
> Front Assist
> Traction Control
> Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
> Remote control central locking, with two full remote controls
> Tinted windows
> Three rear seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts, and with head restraints and ISOFIX seat mountings to the outer two seats
> 60/40 split folding rear seat
> Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
> Height adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seats
> Driver’s, Front Passenger’s, side and curtain airbags
> Front and rear fog lamps
> Daytime running lights
> Automatic lights
> Keyless Start
> Start/Stop system
> Trip computer with mileage and time since reset, average mpg, distance to empty, average speed, and DriveGreen assessment of economical driving
> Map pockets to rear of front seats
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Height adjustable front central armrest with integrated cubby box
> 12v charging point/cigarette lighter
> Tailored front and rear original equipment floormats
> Roof mounted sunglasses holder
> Twin cupholders

History and Documentation
> The current mileage is showing as 10,380 miles which is warranted as correct.
> The Fabia comes with its V5 registration document.  It was first registered 5^th March 2018, and transferred to its second keeper (Sue) on the 21^st September 2018.  It has had just the two owners.
> The current MoT expires 17^th December 2025.  It was issued 18^th December 2024 at 10,379 miles with no advisory items.   
> An MoT history printout shows the following MoTs:-
  7,086 miles;  03/03/2021
  8,540 miles;  01/03/2022
  9,665 miles;  02/03/2023
10,107 miles;  04/03/2024
10,379 miles;  17/12/2025
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems.
> The car has been serviced six times. Those completed at the Skoda main agent are held on their electronic system, but there are receipts to document them.  For ease and convenience in future, a substitute service book has all services recorded, as follows:-
  3,596 miles;  01/03/2019  – Skoda Main Agent
  6,131 miles;  02/03/2020 – Skoda Main Agent, includes air conditioning service
  7,085 miles;  03/03/2021 – Skoda Main Agent, includes brake fluid change
  8,539 miles;  01/03/2022 – Skoda Main Agent, includes spark plug replacement
  9,665 miles;  02/03/2023 – Skoda Main Agent, includes brake fluid change
  9,826 miles;  25/05/2023 – Skoda Main Agent – Cambelt replacement
10,363 miles;  16/12/2024 – Independent Garage (my mechanics)
> The owners handbook and book pack are all present.

Bodywork and Interior Condition
> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in outstanding condition.  There are no nasty scuffs, dents or rusty patches.  There are a few touched-in stone chips, but that’s all – and the whole car presents very smartly and frankly looks almost new.
> The interior is equally immaculate throughout, with no damage to the seats or carpets, assisted by the black carpet floormats fitted from new

Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres
> The car has covered just over 10,000 miles.  It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect at this mileage – in other words, like new!
 > All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should.
> The road wheels are 5-spoke 16”alloys; they are all undamaged with no scuffs or scratches
> The road tyres are a matched set of good quality Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres, in 215/45×16 size.  The front tyres are evenly worn with about 5mm of tread remaining, and the rear tyres are also evenly worn with about 6mm of tread remaining.  There is no spare wheel as an inflation kit is provided instead
> The locking wheel nut key, towing eye and inflation kit are all present

Summary

All in all – this is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a small modern hatchback in immaculate condition.  Frankly, if the speedometer didn’t say so, you would struggle to believe that this car has covered even the recorded 10,000. 

A bit like Mary Poppins, this car is “practically perfect in every way” – the Skoda Fabia is universally acknowledged to be one of the very best small cars available on the market, and one of the most reliable cars of any class or size …. couple that together with this example’s impeccable service history, new MoT, thorough valet, excellent equipment levels, and peppy, responsive 1.0-litre turbocharged engine, together with outstanding fuel economy, and it’s hard to think of a reason not to buy it! It’s even in the best colour!

If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897.  Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.

A note about Warranties

We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell.  Cars are generally much more reliable than was the case in the past – but they are ever increasing in complexity and should the unthinkable happen, repair costs can be high.  Many buyers prefer us to keep the price of our cars low, so we do not include a mechanical breakdown warranty as standard.  However, we are agents for the industry-leading warranty provider – Warranty Wise (Warranty Provider of the Year 2024 for the fourth year running!).  If you wish to do so, you can optionally purchase a top-notch very comprehensive WarrantyWise Platinum vehicle warranty for this Skoda Fabia, covering 100% of the repair cost on all major components, at labour rates of up to £75ph, at a cost of £289 for 6-months, £389 for 12-months, or £749 for 24-months.  It will cover repair costs up to £5000 for any individual claim, and up to a combined maximum of the purchase cost of the vehicle.   
Lower levels of warranty cover are available at lower cost if preferred.0
Please click on “our services” above for more details.