Skoda Fabia

Worth knowing

• A lot of kilometres: 254,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 36,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 218,000 km.
• An older car: 15 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

20 Skoda Fabias from 2010 to 2012, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €2,610 to €4,060, with about 218,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 16 of the 20, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.