The Czech language is interesting because some of the words in it are available in two versions: Germanic and Slavic. And the Czech Skoda car is interesting in that it already has German quality, but it is also perceived as Czech. She has German reliability and Czech appeal.

Baby Fabia often appears on the roads and therefore the Skoda Fabia test drive came in handy. It was carried out by specialists commissioned by a well-known Russian Internet site, and the results were interesting to a wide range of users.

What are the Skoda Fabia

Skoda Fabia looks like a small little car, belongs to the B-class. It occupies one of the leading positions in its class in Eastern Europe. A relatively inexpensive car of the European level. After the takeover of Skoda by the Volkswagen group of companies, the Czech car acquired European features. The first generation Fabia is well known to consumers. She had some "childhood diseases" of the engine and chassis.

The new model, according to the manufacturers, is the same Fabia, only in a new body.

Fabia is available in four trim levels:

• Classic, completely devoid of all sorts of excess equipment, however, ABS and air conditioning can be ordered separately.
• Ambiente, added air conditioning, ABS and passenger airbag.
• Active, halogen headlights and a leather interior package are added to the previous trim level.
• Elegance is a complete set, even including the height adjustment of the passenger seat.

In general, it is quite high, much more than other car manufacturers of this class offer.

Fabia can be equipped with three types of petrol engines:

• volume 1.2 - 68 hp;
• volume 1.4 - 86 hp;
• volume 1.6 - 105 hp.

Comes with a 1.6L engine only. In other cases - a five-speed manual transmission.

Design: the machine has grown and matured

Externally, the new Fabia looks tall and narrow. Manufacturers claim that it has become wider, but in appearance it seems that it is now narrower and taller. But when you get into the salon, you get the feeling that there is more space than it seemed from the outside.

There is ample space in the front seat and in the driver's seat and in the passenger's seat. And to sit comfortably, and there is a place above your head. In the back row of seats, the headroom is also sufficient. The legroom is poor. And more. But this is typical for all cars of this class. This is a city car and is not made for long journeys. And in a short time of moving within the city, the legs of the back row passengers will not get tired.

The tall upright is a Volkswagen tradition.

The introduction of such a roof was started by the designers on the first Golf car. As time and sales have shown, this is a very successful solution, appreciated by buyers. Unfortunately, most manufacturers still build hatchbacks with a sloping roof.

Appearance: rigor and minimalism

In appearance, the Skoda Fabia has a pleasant impression, especially the design of the radiator grille, which has vertical ribs, at the same time, topped with a chrome strip with a fixed Skoda sign. A fairly massive bumper accommodates two additional headlights at the bottom.

The appearance of the Skoda Fabia is distinguished by a narrow front roof pillar, which has a good effect on the view of the car when cornering. The C-pillar is wide but tilted vertically, which has a positive effect on the interior of the Fabia. The body of the car is "iron" - the doors do not rattle when closing and during driving, there is no feeling of being made of candy foil.

Interior: small space

Skoda Fabia has a large salon for its class. All competitor models have become futuristic, but rather cramped. Only the slightly boxy Fabia has good interior volume.

In the driver's seat, attention is drawn to the fact that the basic configuration of the Skoda Fabia does not have a seat cushion height adjustment. The basic configuration includes an airbag, an electric drive for the front windows and a central locking system. The equipment is not rich, but the price of the car is much less than that of similar models. The quality of the finishing materials is salty at a good level, but without any bright excesses. The cabin is spacious both in front and behind, the luggage compartment has a volume of 300 liters, but can be increased by folding the rear backs.

Simple, the scale of milestones is perfectly readable. The backlight is clearly visible in the dark, but practically invisible during the day. Which, however, is not particularly important. Additional indicators are located under the arrows of the main instruments. The on-board computer control is located at the end of the right switch, on the steering wheel.

Overall design impression: austere grace. There are no frills, colorful details and inserts. This allows the car to be classified as unisex and available to be owned by both men and women and suitable for family use.

Skoda Fabia specifications

Machine brand	Skoda Fabia
The country of manufacture:	Czech
Body type:	Hatchback
Number of places:	5
Number of doors:	5
Engine displacement, cc:	1197
Power, hp / rpm:	60/70/85/105
Maximum speed, km / h:	155/163/177/191
Acceleration to 100 km / h, s:	16.5/14.9/11.7/10.1
Type of drive:	Front
Checkpoint ::	Manual transmission / automatic transmission
Fuel type:	Gasoline AI-95
Consumption per 100 km:	5.3 (mixed), 6.8 (city), 4.5 (out of town)
Length, mm:	4000
Width, mm:	1642
Height, mm:	1498
Clearance, mm:	134
Tire size, inches:	165 / 70R14
Curb weight, kg:	1144
Full weight, kg:	1684
Fuel tank volume:	45

Fabia can have engines of 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 liters. The most common engine is 1.4, complete with a five-speed gearbox. with

Gear shifting, suspension work in combination with the 1.4 engine are among the best in its class.

The gear ratios are selected well, the car accelerates well even from fifth gear at 80 kilometers per hour, the engine gives 86 horsepower and a torque of 132 Nm. When driving at high speeds, it pays attention. The designers clearly paid great attention to this. Here, of course, it is not as quiet as in an expensive sedan, but for this class the indicator is one of the best.

The Skoda Fabia has a thick steering wheel rim, the steering is comfortable and allows you to take turns and turns at high speed. Handling is one of the strengths of this car. Skoda Fabia develops a speed of up to 174 kilometers in fifth gear, acceleration to one hundred kilometers occurs in just 12.3 seconds.

Movement: predictability and stability

The gearshift lever confidently engages the gear with a characteristic click. There is some surprise: to engage reverse gear, the gearshift lever must be pressed down, left and then up with the weight of the hand.

The Fabia is not suited to the wild, the overly comfortable suspension is designed for quiet city driving. The brakes on the base model are not equipped with ABS, so the designers made them a bit “wadded”. Now the driver will not block the wheels. Therefore, with the brakes, there is some uncertainty. In the beginning, braking is not enough. And when you press harder, the rubber, even of the premium brand, smokes, squeaks and begins to slip. After such braking, the characteristic black tracks are practically not visible on coarse asphalt.

Fuel: in the city and beyond

A test drive Skoda Fabia outside the city revealed, when working without air conditioning and with one person in the car, about 5.5 liters. Road speed up to 100-110 km / h, in the villages it dropped to 80 km / h. More impressive results were expected. But in the city, the car showed itself from the best side. Fuel consumption is less than 7.0 liters. This is already good. Indeed, when driving around the city, there were traffic jams and small, but sharp accelerations.

Yet this is truly a city car and this is where it is best used.

Estimated additional costs

Almost immediately after buying a car, any owner begins to complete it. Therefore, in addition to the basic amount spent, additional costs will be added. We'll have to invest in order not only to make travel more comfortable, but also to protect the car.

With our main problem - roads, it will not be superfluous to protect the engine. It is recommended to put protection at an authorized dealer, even if it will be a little more expensive, but more reliable. The basic version of Fabia is not, so you have to take care of that too. And then without music it is somehow completely sad.

But the tires in this car are of the common size 185/60 R14. It is recommended to immediately buy a set of winter tires.

Fabia competitors in the Russian market

Skoda Fabia classmates are not uncommon in our market. The reasons for this are mainly the ability to have a good city car. Therefore, you need to choose based on the capabilities of the car and additional functions. You can list many, these are Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai i20 and, of course, Nissan Micra. Someone offers more options for the same money, others are attracted by a modern and interesting design. Fabia in this series of all kinds of proposals has a quite decent look, she is ready to fight for the buyer with its spaciousness, remarkable reliability and excellent workmanship of European quality.

Everyone has their own preferences, but the Skoda Fabia can satisfy many of them.

On the streets of our cities you can see that she is quite successful. Many people voted for this model with money. But everything is learned in comparison, you can briefly inspect the main competitors.

The cost is somewhat more expensive than Fabia. The power of the 1.6-liter engine is 192 liters. with. By temperament, the charged "Korsa" is more sporty, which is supported by a mechanical, and exclusively, 6-speed gearbox. There is no automatic transmission in the package. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 7.2 seconds, top speed 225 km / h.

Externally, the Corsa OPC makes it clear that this is the fastest model of this car. Lots of spoilers, diffuser and body kit attracts many fans of urban drive. The basic equipment is much richer than that of the Skoda Fabia, which is reflected in the price.

Fast, well-controlled, austere and tough "Clio" constantly keeps drivers in suspense, handling leaves much to be desired, besides, a manual six-speed gearbox requires separate efforts. All together makes this car not very attractive for urban conditions. The suspension is stiff, the steering wheel is quite heavy. But at Renault, you don't have to be afraid to hit the race track on the weekend.

Corsa OPC will likely be bought by an outrageous and wealthy lady, while Clio RS is a car rather for “drivers”. The 2-liter engine gives 201 hp. with. and accelerates the car to 100 km / h in an impressive 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 225 km / h.

SEAT Ibiza FR / Ibiza Cupra

The first version of this hatchback from the famous Spanish concern, part of the VW AG group of companies, was offered in 3 and 5-door versions. Capacities are much more modest than previous competitors, only 150 liters. pp., however, the engine is identical to the Fabia RS, but the results are somewhat more modest.

Of course SEAT is personality. The brand is quite rare on Russian roads, and attention to its owner is provided. The Ibiza FR can reach a speed of 212 km / h and accelerate to one hundred kilometers in 7.7 seconds. the Cupra version is made with only three doors. With its aggressive looks and 180-horsepower engine, the same is the case with the Fabia; this car is available for a much higher price than its classmates.

What the test drive Skoda Fabia revealed

This, of course, is not the most "driving" car. But it is predictable and reliable. This is clearly a car for urban conditions and in this capacity is very convenient. If you like the German quality in the Czech version, then you should get to know her.

Video - test drive Skoda Fabia

Conclusion!

If you take a model with a complete set and order a combination paint (body one color, roof - another) Fabia will look more tempting and playful than a gray dummy. By investing money you can get everything, even emotionality.

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Choosing a father-in-law car. Requirements: hatch, mechanics, condo, pop-ups. There are 2 options left:

Kia Rio (2009гв, restyle-2010, 1.4) 455 thousand

Skoda Fabia (2009 Guards, 1.4) 475 thousand

The configurations are about the same: there is no music in the Skoda and there are heated jets and molding, and the Kia has climate control.

for some reason I am for Fabia

Wow the price tag for THIS!

Find a hatch cheaper! Matiz not to mention;)

Offhand (without Matiz, VAZs and Chinese) at a price of up to 475 thousand rubles. - Spark, Aveo, Lacetti, C3, Getz, i20, Picanto, Colt, 107, 206, maybe there is something else.

And what is bad for the father-in-law Matiz?

Most of the listed cars have already crossed the 500 line, or are too small

Still, in these two cars and the engine is not the deadliest, and the dimensions are not mini.

Chevrolet and i20 can compete, but have disappeared for subjective reasons.

What price tag do you need for IT? Buy Priora, it seems to be more adequate.

Of course, Fabia, in every sense.

No need to be smart

The machine was not considered in principle. And Fabia for 475 is a dealer discount

If you are so smart, then I think you can make the choice yourself.

ZY: I put cons.

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Fabia New has 4 engines: 1.2 (60 HP), 1.2 (70 HP), 1.4 (80 HP), and 1.6 (105 HP).

The owners of Fabii on their forum seem to have come to the conclusion that engines 1.4 and 1.2 (60 hp) are less successful than 1.2 (70 hp) and 1.6. Maybe it makes sense to take a closer look at Fabia 1.2 (51 kW) in the "Sport" package for 474 thousand rubles? The Elegance configuration (according to the owners) has an unsuccessful interior upholstery material - it attracts debris. Although I'm not sure what can be found in the salons live Fabia 2009 for this money, and I join drvad - in reality it will cost more.

On Fabia, the price tag has become absurdly large - now the Volkswagen Polo New 1.2 in the base (Trendline, manual transmission) costs the same 475 thousand rubles.

Let's go without fantasies. These are the price tags of real cars.

Just keep in mind that the Polo is as empty as a drum, and for every "sneeze" you will be flipping good money there! And to me personally, the Polo seemed less spacious inside than the Fabia, although they were made on the same platform. Most likely this is due to the plumpness of the Polo interior.

ZY All VAG's prices are generally inadequate!

I also agree that Fabio for 475 tr. you are unlikely to find. But dreaming is not harmful)) I advise you to take a closer look at Rio (I bought one myself)

KIA has now raised the quality of its cars, but, at the indicated prices, I would take Skoda. There would be a bigger difference in price - you could think something!

On top of that, Fabia will be worth more when reselling!

It is not new to anyone that absolutely any car has a number of pros and cons. In addition, in almost every car there are several or a whole list of weak points that every future owner of the analyzed car should know about. Skoda Fabia of the second generation is no exception in the presence of such problem areas. The following will describe the significant weaknesses of the Skoda Fabia, depending on the engine size and in general.

Weaknesses Skoda Fabia

1.6L engine throttle position sensor;
Timing chain engine 1.2 l.;
Engine ignition coils 1.4 l.;
Electronics;
Wiper drive.

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Electronics.

Electronics throughout the vehicle are not very reliable. The very first malfunction, due to which there was even a revocable company, is the non-working seat heating. Windows can also fail at any time. Not infrequently, car owners have encountered problems with the engine fan. When buying on mechanisms powered by electricity, you need to pay special attention.

Wiper drive.

Not to say that this is a serious problem for the Skoda Fabia, but it does take place. And most importantly, the wiper drive can fail at the most inopportune moment. It is worth knowing about this and needs to be checked, especially since this procedure will take a few seconds.

On a 1.6 liter engine.

The most problematic place for cars with this engine is the throttle position sensor. The main signs of a malfunction of this sensor are: loss of power, jerking of the car while driving, unstable engine idling. When buying, it is necessary to pay attention to this, taking into account these signs. It is important to remember that this problem affects many vehicles.

On a 1.2 liter engine.

In cars with this power unit, the timing chain is the weak point. In practice, its resource is about 100 thousand km, which is accordingly not enough for the chain. Depending on the mileage of the purchased car, you should take this into account and ask the seller whether the chain has been replaced or not. If the mileage of the car is in the region of 100 thousand km, then most likely it will have to be changed. And, as you know, replacing the timing chain costs a substantial amount.

On a 1.4 liter engine.

Skoda Fabia has a 1.4 liter engine. the disease is ignition coils. It is not uncommon for the owners of these cars to turn to car services precisely because of the failure of the coils. The main signs of failure of the ignition coil are - the check is on or the car twitches. When buying a car, in any case, you need to make a test run for various reasons, including this, and also pay attention to the absence of errors on the console.

Skoda Fabia disadvantages

Long warm-up of the engine and interior in winter;
Fast fogging of glasses at low humidity;
"Crickets" in the salon;
Weak insulation;
Little space for rear passengers;
High cost of maintenance and repair.

In conclusion, we can say that Skoda Fabia differs from its competitors in other brands in some parameters of reliability and quality. Some for the better, and some for the worse. It is important to remember that when buying a Fabius, it is necessary to properly check the operation of the main systems and assemblies, as well as the external condition of the car. In the absence of such, perhaps the ideal option would be to diagnose and check the car by car service technicians. It is important to remember that before buying, in addition to weak points, it is necessary to check all the components and assemblies of the car one hundred percent.

P.S: Dear owners of this model, if you find frequently leaving components, assemblies or individual parts, write about it in the comments below.

Weaknesses and disadvantages of Skoda Fabia 2 was last modified: March 29th, 2018 by Administrator

The dimensions of the car are compact, the price is good, Fabia is the cheapest car among Skodas, and what about reliability, we will now find out. Since 2008, a huge number of 2nd generation Skoda Fabia cars have been produced at the Kaluga plant. Despite this, the body is well protected and can resist rust for a long time. The metal of the body is electroplated, high-quality paint is also used, so rust has no chance at all. True, if chips appear, then they must be painted over so that the paint does not slide further.

But the interior is not as strong as the body, the steering wheel becomes polished after 4 years of service. The design of the seats is not very good, especially in cars produced after restyling in 2010. It uses porous padding, which deforms due to the sharp elements of the seat frame. Therefore, a service company was held, during which frames were changed on many cars.

There were also cases that the heating elements in the chairs were changed. Because the delicate threads through which the current passes can burn out and even break. Therefore, so that something like this does not happen, it is advisable not to put heavy things with sharp corners on the seats. The interior upholstery itself wears out rather slowly, but squeaks appear after about 3 years of operation.

There are times when in heavy rain or during washing, water may flow into the place where the spare tire is stored through the seals of the rear lights or through the ventilation ducts. This can be corrected by making additional sealing. But the most unpleasant thing is when water flows to the floor of the cabin from under the steering wheel. To avoid such a situation, it is necessary to change the water to a high-quality anti-freeze liquid before frost, because the washer tubes can crack inside the central panel, moreover, it is screwed to other wires.

In addition, in Fabia, there is a rather weak wiper drive mechanism, already after 100,000 km. mileage, it may require replacement. The new original drive mechanism will cost 120 euros.
Fabia's electrics are quite simple, but some breakdowns happen to her. There are often cases that under warranty you have to change the instrument panel, because the display does not work. Also, the motor near the stove may start to work loudly. It will have to be changed because the bearings are usually worn out in it.

Usually, a dirty cabin filter shortens the life of the stove motor. There are also cases that a resistor burns out from a heavy load, after which the stove motor will spin at maximum speed. And if suddenly the power windows or the electric drive of the mirrors stop working, then the matter may be in the wiring between the body pillar and the driver's door. Wires may break at the bend.

Usually, after 6 years of operation, this can happen if these wires break, then the power window control unit, heated outside mirrors and even the central locking will start to fail.
In addition, Fabia may have such a problem as the failure of the microswitches-limit switches, which are built into the door locks. If this happens, the control unit will not see the doors open or closed.

Motors that are installed in Fabia

With proper operation, any engine installed in the Skoda Fabia can safely serve 250,000 km. mileage. Because these motors are all-aluminum and run on gasoline. There are, of course, weaknesses, for example, on a 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a volume of 1.2 liters and a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine - the timing mechanism drive, which is not particularly durable. On 3-cylinder engines older than 2010, the chain can stretch for about 100,000 km.

If there is a characteristic rumbling, then it is necessary to urgently change the chain and sprockets, the chain costs 50 euros, and the sprockets - 20 euros each. The main thing is not to allow the chain to jump a couple of links, because the end of the cylinder head will come - the valves will meet the pistons.

After the restyling of the Skoda Fabia was done, the resource of the chain drive increased to 150,000 km. By the way, you can't start Fabia from the pusher, because even a serviceable chain can easily jump a few teeth.

And in winter, it is imperative to warm up the engine before the car starts moving, because the candles can be flooded with fuel. And at low revs, there may be misfires if the candles are overgrown with carbon deposits. Because of this, by the way, the coils can fail, each of which costs 30 euros. As a rule, if the candles are overgrown, then the coils in such conditions can work no more than 40,000 km.

Most cars of this model are equipped with a 1.4-liter engine. There is no chain on these motors, so no problem. But on the other hand, this motor has a timing belt that must be changed every 80,000 km. The main thing is not to allow it to break off. By the way, all engines require only high-quality fuel, if you accidentally fill in burned gasoline, the neutralizer may fail, and in general you can get to overhaul the engine.

There are also modifications with a motor, the volume of which is 1.6 liters. In this motor, the timing chain drive lasts a long time, the only thing that needs to be monitored is to clean the throttle body from deposits.

There is also a CFNA series motor, which they began to install in the post-styled Fabia, and in the Volkswagen Polo, which is also produced at the Kaluga plant. On these engines, pistons on a cold engine can hit the cylinder walls with a short skirt. At first, dealers changed these pistons under warranty, although these knocks do not lead to serious consequences. And after 2013, the pistons were modified, the geometry was changed on them, and this problem passed.

Skoda Fabia with diesel engines were not officially sold in Russia, there are only European versions, which are equipped with a 1.4-liter engine. The diesel modification of Fabia has no special problems, although you need to refuel with high-quality diesel fuel, because each injector costs about 350 euros.

Gear boxes

The 1.6-liter gasoline engine comes with a 6-speed automatic gearbox - Aisin Warner TF-61SN. This is a fairly reliable box, the only thing is that it requires expensive and clean oil. The oil must be changed every 80,000 km. If there are jolts or freezes during gear shifting, the oil needs to be changed urgently.

But on post-styling cars with motors, the volume of which is less, the DQ200 robot box with 2 clutches is included in the kit. It is not as reliable as an automatic machine, so it is better to choose cars younger than 2012, it was this year that the preselective was modernized on cars and stopped bringing problems.

And on older cars, there is a possibility that the control program will begin to glitch, and the Luk clutch will have to be changed after 50,000 km. mileage.

There is also a mechanical 5-mortar 02T - series, which is distinguished by its reliability. There is one weak link on the mechanical box - the input shaft bearing, on cars produced before restyling it can already junk after 30,000 km. You can identify the problem if you listen - when a characteristic rumble is heard at idle, which disappears if you squeeze the clutch.

After restyling, the bearing was redesigned, and this problem began to happen much less frequently. And if the clarity of the gears is lost, and the gears begin to engage tightly, then you need to check the shift mechanism. There is also a situation when after 80,000 km. mileage. knocks will appear when shifting gears, then you need to look for the problem in the engine mounts.

Suspension reliability

On cars from the first years of production, knocks in the suspension often appeared, which emitted rear silent blocks on the front levers, each of which cost 8 euros. They could last no more than 40,000 km. mileage. After 2008, these silent blocks were modernized and their range increased to 100,000 km. mileage.

The stabilizer bushings do not serve for a particularly long time, after about 40,000 km. they already need to be changed, but the stabilizer struts last longer - 90,000 km each. Each rack is inexpensive - 15 euros. The front shock absorbers last the same and cost 55 euros each.

But the most important suspension costs occur after 100,000 km. mileage. The rear shock absorbers need to be replaced, each costing 60 euros. If there is a squeak when the steering wheel is twisting, it means that the support bearings of the front struts need to be replaced. It is also advisable to change the steering tips, each of which costs 17 euros. It will be necessary to change the hub, which is assembled with wheel bearings. And the ball joints and silent blocks of the rear beam last the longest, they can last at least 180,000 km.

The steering can also go awry, especially if the rack and pinion leaks, you will have to change the entire steering gear assembly, this will cost about 750 euros. The braking system does not create special difficulties, except that the rear drum mechanisms can knock. This problem can be eliminated by cleaning and lubricating them.

In general, Fabia has minor troubles, but she doesn't have much serious problems. Therefore, for those who want to get this car, it is best to choose the version after restyling with a 1.6-liter engine, no matter which gearbox. And the price of Fabia is very good, only Lada Kalina, Renault Clio and Peugeot 207 can be cheaper than Fabia. But Mazda 2, Toyota Yaris or Ford Fiesta are much more expensive. Even a Volkswagen Polo produced at the same Kaluga plant will also cost about 50 thousand rubles more.

Perhaps not a single B-class hatchback in Russia has gained such popularity as the second generation Fabia. The car is still in the price, although when buying it you should choose the right modification. The car has enough ailments, but, armed with knowledge, they can be minimized.

The historical excursion will be short. Fabia arrived in Russia in 2007 with three petrol engines 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Diesels were left to the Europeans. The car was greeted warmly, although it belonged to the unpopular class of supermini hatchbacks. The prices in the salons were "tasty" then. In 2010, there were restyling and modernization, there were TSI turbo engines, a 180-horsepower charged version of the RS, as well as a DSG "robot". But this did not affect the popularity of the model much. She was loved for her gambling handling, ergonomics and practicality.

Since supercharged engines are poorly represented on the "secondary" (less than 7%), attention should be paid to MPI aspirated engines. Not all of them are considered hassle-free, although you can find machines on the market, as they say, 300+. Junior and senior - 1.2 and 1.6 - "chain". Moreover, the chain resource of a 70-strong 1.2 does not exceed 100 thousand km, and its replacement costs serious money. This unit has to be twisted harder to get a return. All motors have thermal control problems. Especially the smaller ones. They are followed by a problematic start in winter and a long warm-up. They are also characterized by frequent failures of the ignition coils. So it is better not to economize on the quality of gasoline and candles. But the "maslozhor" on runs after 120-150 thousand km is mostly the lot of older engines. By the way, they are considered the most reliable. But we cannot say for sure which of them exactly. Many are confused by the frequent problems with the throttle, which every now and then should be flushed (and changed the throttle control sensor) in the 105-horsepower 1.6. Others do not trust the 86-horsepower timing belt drive 1.4. And in vain, the belt goes as standard and there are no surprises with it. So our choice is 1.4 with manual gearbox.

Stay away from DSG

The machine, however (and it was installed in a set with a 1.6-liter MPI), was not known as a weakling either. Although its cooling system leaves much to be desired. The valve body is considered its weak point, but this is already after 150 thousand km. In mechanics, by the way, you can run into the replacement of the bearings of the drive shaft. But this is rare and, rather, on cars with the most powerful turbo engines that load the MCP more heavily. And it's better not to mention the "robot" DSG, you should stay away from it. CV joints, if you monitor the integrity of the anthers, do not fail for a very long time. So are the brakes. Front pad pads can be grinded for 60 thousand km. Hub bearings, if they fail, are mainly as a result of injuries after racing through potholes. The situation is a little worse with the power steering and its electric pump. The seals can leak over time, 2010-2014, but if you do not miss the level and quality of the liquid, then the unit will serve for a long time. The electric amplifier that appeared after the restyling of 2010, alas, cannot boast of such a margin of safety.

You should not count on good sound insulation. Fabia owners note that even the additional "noise" does not solve the problem with decibels. Humble yourself, the radio tape recorder will help you. The back row seat is really not enough. This car is for two. However, the doorway is high enough for a comfortable fit on the sofa.

In 2010, the Fabia RS hit the market with a 180-horsepower 1.4-liter TSI twin-turbo engine. The car enjoyed some success. In Russia, the Fabia Combi station wagon was also assembled, although for some reason this modification did not find a particular response from buyers. The Combi Scout version was also sold in Europe, but they decided not to import it to us

No better and no worse than others

Despite the simple design of the suspensions, there is a McPherson in front and an elastic beam at the back, after 120 thousand km you cannot complain about the lack of sounds from below. It is only at first that the costs of the chassis will be negligible. And after the indicated milestone, in turn, every now and then ask for replacement steering tips and rods, support bearings of struts, shock absorbers and often silent blocks of the front levers. At the back, by the way, there is nothing special to break. Many consider the body to be strong and rust-resistant, regardless of the place of assembly (since 2008, the car has been localized in Russia on a full cycle). However, in older copies, you can already notice corrosion on the corners of the front fenders at the points of contact with the bumper, along the lower edges of the doors, under the plastic of the linings. There are traditional complaints about worn glass and headlights. However, the salon is even nothing. The steering wheel, of course, will be polished to a shine on a car with a range of over 150 thousand km, and the seat padding will probably start to slowly crumble. But there is no particular crime.

But there are a lot of complaints about the electrician, especially given the small number of electronic systems. Driving through puddles quickly finishes the generator, the wiring is often frayed in the corrugation of the doors, there are failures of the central locking, seat heating and power windows. Often people change a dashboard that has gone out. In short, a car is no better and no worse than others. So is it worth taking? Worth it. The Fabia is a pleasure to drive and the ergonomics of the cabin are beyond praise. In addition, the cost of servicing a used car is not prohibitive, and the market is full of inexpensive, but high-quality analogues of original components, including the "tin".

Reliability, disadvantages and cost of repairing Skoda Fabia

Suspension

Many people note the reliable front struts and shock absorbers on cars with a package for bad roads. Silent blocks and ball "fly" after a series of hard blows. The hubs do not fail by themselves. And the two rear beam silent blocks can easily be witnesses to the natural "death" of the car.

Transmission

Fabia should have a good MCP. But the hydraulic Aisin (09G) with a 1.6 engine is also difficult to reproach. It is, in theory, designed to work with more powerful motors. However, if the valve body “sailed”, and the car jerked when switching, it will hardly be possible to find a cheap solution to the problem.

Engine

The piston resource of 1.4 engines is often higher than 250 thousand km. And the reasons for the "maslozhor" of all engines are well known: valve oil seals, crankcase ventilation system with a breaking PCV valve and coking of the piston rings as a result. If you change the valve in time and monitor the ventilation, then the chances of the motor are good.

Body

Many people call the main misfortune of the body the accumulation of water after rains (up to several liters) in the spare wheel well. The liquid enters here supposedly through the "weak" seals of the fifth door. However, servicemen are more guilty of sealing the rear lights. The treatment is simple - to seal or simply drill the drainage outward in the niche.

Electrician

Perhaps the weakest point of the car. The generator may not live up to 150 thousand km. Problems with ignition coils. Interior equipment failures: central locking, power windows, seat heating. According to the latter, a recall campaign was even announced at one time. The threads are thin, so it's not worth pushing the seats with something sharp.

Technical data

Body type	hatchback
Dimensions, length x width x height, mm	4000/1642/1498
Wheelbase, mm	2465
type of drive	front
Trunk volume, l	300
Fuel tank volume, l	45
Curb / full weight, kg	1090/1565	1114/1565
Transmission	5-st. fur.	5-st. ed.
engine's type	benz., R3	benz., R4
Working volume, cm3	1198	1598
Maximum power, h.p. (rpm)	60 (5200)	105 (5600)
Maximum moment, Nm (rpm)	108 (3000)	153 (3800)
Maximum speed, km / h	156	190
Acceleration 0-100 km / h, s	16,7	10,4
Fuel consumption, highway / city, l / 100 km	4,7/7,5	6,0/10,2