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 5th March 2018, and transferred to its second keeper (Sue) on the 21st September 2018. It has had just the two owners.
> The current MoT expires 17th December 2025. It was issued 18th 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
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