Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4

FabMan1 · 11-07-2006, 20:19

Does anyone know wha is the expected lifespan of a Fabia 1.4 when looked after with lots of love affection and full Skoda maintenance?

Any idea of how many miles before major problems begin???

skodayouth · 11-07-2006, 20:47

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Originally Posted by FabMan1

Does anyone know wha is the expected lifespan of a Fabia 1.4 when looked after with lots of love affection and full Skoda maintenance?

Any idea of how many miles before major problems begin???

What 1.4 are we talking about,

The 1.4 8v is a mechanically simpler design so may last longer than the 16v. They both will have their problems, 1.4 8v has the head gasket (Around 60k) and the 16v has the piston rings. I guess it depends entirely how they are driven. My 8v is driven very hard. It might have a full service history, but never the less it leads a very hard life. Wheras some people drive very carefully. There a probably so many variables it's not really worth thinking about.

I personally wouldn't have any car that's done over 100k. My Mums Vectra has done 116k, and it's just turned into one of those cars that will let you down all the time and need expensive repairs.

Fabia156 · 11-07-2006, 20:48

My 2002 fabia 1.4 16V has been running so good so far.. its done around 105,000 kms.. no major problems.. power steering sensor needs to be replaced, everything else seems to be fine to me...

OctaviaT81 · 11-07-2006, 21:53

Saw a Fabia on Autotrader today with 165,000 miles on the clock

That was a 1.9SDI. The 1.4 8v Skoda engine is tough, apart from the head gasket!

L-Y-K · 11-07-2006, 22:00

my old 1.4 16v had done nearly 87k before it needed a big service. and its stil on the roads so

Emily-Elizabeth · 11-07-2006, 22:26

BIG UP THE FAVORIT MOMENT!

My little car is a 1993 skoda favorit with 107k on the clock never had anything major go on it. 1.4 8v engine and has been driven softly by a little old lady that went down the shops once a week from 1993-2001, then driven like an undertaker by my mother from 2001-2004. From when I got him in 2004 he has been driven mediuim fast all of the time and is still going strong!

YAY for flintstone engineering!

HotVRs · 12-07-2006, 10:07

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Originally Posted by skodayouth

What 1.4 are we talking about,

The 1.4 8v is a mechanically simpler design so may last longer than the 16v. They both will have their problems, 1.4 8v has the head gasket (Around 60k) and the 16v has the piston rings. I guess it depends entirely how they are driven. My 8v is driven very hard. It might have a full service history, but never the less it leads a very hard life. Wheras some people drive very carefully. There a probably so many variables it's not really worth thinking about.

I personally wouldn't have any car that's done over 100k. My Mums Vectra has done 116k, and it's just turned into one of those cars that will let you down all the time and need expensive repairs.

I'd hope and expect to see more reliable miles from a Fabia than a Vauxhall. I had a similiar Vauxhall experience, it was an Astra that ran to 100,000 miles virtually fault free, then suffered expensive failures of the Bosch cacktronic EMS system almost weekly from then on. The Fabia feels a damn sight better made than that Vauxhall. I hope it is

cheezemonkhai · 12-07-2006, 10:35

100k is an old figure for the life of a petrol engine before it starts to cost.
I have had diesels go over 200k without problems and tbh I would expect at least 150 from the fabia, unless it has been mistreated. Sure a small bit of work might be
needed, but dead at 80k? (See other thread on this)

By the way FabMan1 Lummox was a skoda tech and really knows his stuff, if you get back to him he will more than likely be able to help you out.

FabMan1 · 12-07-2006, 14:13

thanks for the info. i have a 1.4 16v comfort , and although it has done 90k miles it is driven gently and i would hope that it will continue to do so for some time to come.

mr barearse · 12-07-2006, 15:50

i have the 1.4 8v and it has donee 66k miles and no mechanical problems yet (touch wood) but i see a few people have mentioned the head gasket if this was to go how much would you be looking at to repair it?

cheezemonkhai · 12-07-2006, 16:01

Depends how it lets go, and how soon you notice i think.

A blown head gasket can make a right mess of the inside of the engine as you end up with water in the oil and oil in the coolant. No a good combination and if you keep driving on it you will probably overheat the car as things start to block up with oily crud.

Keep an eye on the oil and coolant and if you see any mayonaise looking stuff, particularly in the coolant, then get it checked out. You sometimes get the white gunk in petrol engines that do short journeys on cold days in the oil, but it won't be in the coolant for no good reason.

If the thing lets go catastophically you might be looking at a reasonable amount of engine damage, however even on XUDT engine where they really let go all that tended to happen was a slow leak and a large amount of smoke out of the back of the exhaust.

If you do get it changed I can't remeber if the cam belt has to come off so you may as well change that at the same time too if it does, and TBH they may as well do it anyway with the engine taken that apart anyway.

I can't say I am sure of costs to be honest.

daiking · 12-07-2006, 16:50

I remember reading on her that 1.4 8v head gaskets are under warranty for longer than the 3 years. Might be worth looking up if you're conerned.

skodayouth · 12-07-2006, 19:11

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Originally Posted by daiking

I remember reading on her that 1.4 8v head gaskets are under warranty for longer than the 3 years. Might be worth looking up if you're conerned.

They are covered into a 5th year I think

However if you are an AA member you can take out an additional "Breakdown Repair" Service for just £65 a year (You must be a regular memeber) and it covers major items, including the headgasket.

Edit: Including Link

http://www.theaa.com/breakdownrepaircover/index.html

P-A · 13-07-2006, 10:38

I had a 405 diesel which reached 216,000 miles without any problems (the car was running pretty much on original components, including clutch, gearbox, etc) when I got rid of it.

Don't think that driving slowly will make an engine last longer as this is often not the case.

DerekJ · 16-07-2006, 00:09

My 1.4 16V Comfort Model is just about to clock 117,000 miles. In that time, only the Power Steering sensor has failed, though this was replaced for £10 thanks to my local breaker's yard.
Best car I have ever owned, though I'm waiting for my piston rings to fail after reading the above posts.

yashicamat · 16-07-2006, 00:14

If a modern petrol doesn't go past 150k without serious problems (assuming regular servicing) then I'd be suprised. Even my old Astra (1991 J reg) did 120k before we sold it (still going strong now) and that was 20yr old technology.
Modern diesels should go for at least 250k.
At the end of the day it comes down to TLC. Drive it gently until it's fully warmed through, service it on the button (or earlier like I do) and everything should be fine.

tazy7 · 18-07-2006, 00:46

my cars done 32k and is on a 51 plate, things that have gone wrong so far:

1. Head Gasket replaced (done under warranty after last service)
2. Anti Roll bar replaced (as above, bit of arguing with dealer needed)
3. Brake light sensor causing EPC light to come on (replaced under warranty)
4. Power steering sensor (warranty again)
5. and the usual dead bulbs lol

As the above have been covered by the cars second hand warranty and the usual big faults have happenend now im sure (touch wood) the car should now go on and on

11-07-2006, 20:19	#1
FabMan1 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 Does anyone know wha is the expected lifespan of a Fabia 1.4 when looked after with lots of love affection and full Skoda maintenance? Any idea of how many miles before major problems begin???

11-07-2006, 20:48	#3
Fabia156 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 619 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 My 2002 fabia 1.4 16V has been running so good so far.. its done around 105,000 kms.. no major problems.. power steering sensor needs to be replaced, everything else seems to be fine to me... __________________ 1.4 16V

11-07-2006, 21:53	#4
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 901 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 Saw a Fabia on Autotrader today with 165,000 miles on the clock That was a 1.9SDI. The 1.4 8v Skoda engine is tough, apart from the head gasket! __________________ Skoda Motorsport WRC news, photos & more!

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L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,102 Thanks: 22 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 my old 1.4 16v had done nearly 87k before it needed a big service. and its stil on the roads so __________________ Fabia Bohemia Standard so far.

11-07-2006, 22:26	#6
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 BIG UP THE FAVORIT MOMENT! My little car is a 1993 skoda favorit with 107k on the clock never had anything major go on it. 1.4 8v engine and has been driven softly by a little old lady that went down the shops once a week from 1993-2001, then driven like an undertaker by my mother from 2001-2004. From when I got him in 2004 he has been driven mediuim fast all of the time and is still going strong! YAY for flintstone engineering! __________________

12-07-2006, 10:35	#8
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 100k is an old figure for the life of a petrol engine before it starts to cost. I have had diesels go over 200k without problems and tbh I would expect at least 150 from the fabia, unless it has been mistreated. Sure a small bit of work might be needed, but dead at 80k? (See other thread on this) By the way FabMan1 Lummox was a skoda tech and really knows his stuff, if you get back to him he will more than likely be able to help you out. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

12-07-2006, 14:13	#9
FabMan1 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 thanks for the info. i have a 1.4 16v comfort , and although it has done 90k miles it is driven gently and i would hope that it will continue to do so for some time to come.

12-07-2006, 15:50	#10
mr barearse Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 i have the 1.4 8v and it has donee 66k miles and no mechanical problems yet (touch wood) but i see a few people have mentioned the head gasket if this was to go how much would you be looking at to repair it? __________________ 2001 FANTASY GREEN SKODA FABIA F.T.M

12-07-2006, 16:01	#11
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 Depends how it lets go, and how soon you notice i think. A blown head gasket can make a right mess of the inside of the engine as you end up with water in the oil and oil in the coolant. No a good combination and if you keep driving on it you will probably overheat the car as things start to block up with oily crud. Keep an eye on the oil and coolant and if you see any mayonaise looking stuff, particularly in the coolant, then get it checked out. You sometimes get the white gunk in petrol engines that do short journeys on cold days in the oil, but it won't be in the coolant for no good reason. If the thing lets go catastophically you might be looking at a reasonable amount of engine damage, however even on XUDT engine where they really let go all that tended to happen was a slow leak and a large amount of smoke out of the back of the exhaust. If you do get it changed I can't remeber if the cam belt has to come off so you may as well change that at the same time too if it does, and TBH they may as well do it anyway with the engine taken that apart anyway. I can't say I am sure of costs to be honest. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 12-07-2006 at 16:08.

12-07-2006, 16:50	#12
daiking DILLIGAF? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 53 Thanked 66 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 I remember reading on her that 1.4 8v head gaskets are under warranty for longer than the 3 years. Might be worth looking up if you're conerned.

13-07-2006, 10:38	#14
P-A Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 460 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 I had a 405 diesel which reached 216,000 miles without any problems (the car was running pretty much on original components, including clutch, gearbox, etc) when I got rid of it. Don't think that driving slowly will make an engine last longer as this is often not the case.

16-07-2006, 00:09	#15
DerekJ Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 My 1.4 16V Comfort Model is just about to clock 117,000 miles. In that time, only the Power Steering sensor has failed, though this was replaced for £10 thanks to my local breaker's yard. Best car I have ever owned, though I'm waiting for my piston rings to fail after reading the above posts. __________________ Car Sparky in Northern Ireland.

16-07-2006, 00:14	#16
yashicamat Ah ah ah . . no Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,556 Thanks: 22 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 If a modern petrol doesn't go past 150k without serious problems (assuming regular servicing) then I'd be suprised. Even my old Astra (1991 J reg) did 120k before we sold it (still going strong now) and that was 20yr old technology. Modern diesels should go for at least 250k. At the end of the day it comes down to TLC. Drive it gently until it's fully warmed through, service it on the button (or earlier like I do) and everything should be fine. __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

18-07-2006, 00:46	#17
tazy7 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kent UK Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Expected Life span of a Fabia 1.4 my cars done 32k and is on a 51 plate, things that have gone wrong so far: 1. Head Gasket replaced (done under warranty after last service) 2. Anti Roll bar replaced (as above, bit of arguing with dealer needed) 3. Brake light sensor causing EPC light to come on (replaced under warranty) 4. Power steering sensor (warranty again) 5. and the usual dead bulbs lol As the above have been covered by the cars second hand warranty and the usual big faults have happenend now im sure (touch wood) the car should now go on and on

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