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Not easy making the decision to stop driving but her health (and safety) comes first 👍 Yeah, don't take anything less than 5K for it. Low miles, new MOT and fresh tyres & battery will make it appealing. An enthusiast will appreciate the low mileage and originality. Door microswitch can be sorted easily enough. Credit for looking after it all this time!

Hi, The vRS model didn't have any rear mudflaps 'as standard' due to the rear vRS bumper being bespoke to that model. The lower part of this bumper would prevent the mudflap from being fitted. I guess some people modify the rear mudflaps that fit non vRS models. The front mudflaps part number: KEA 400 003B These fit all models of the Mk1 Fabia. The rear mudflaps part number: KEA 400 013 These fit all models of the Mk1 Fabia apart from the vRS.

You might need to replace the EGR Cooler pipe. I had the same issue (fumes entering the cabin). Mechanic seen a split in the flexible part of the EGR cooler pipe - replaced and jobs a goodin 👍

Replying to my thread here to say that I needed a new clutch and flywheel kit "ZMS MODUL CLUTCH KIT" - to be exact. Wasn't cheap £512 +vat! then labour on top. So, the original clutch made it to 250,000 miles - I'm pleased with that! Here's to another 250k! Thanks for your advice @bmbmdmb P.S. I also needed a new EGR cooler pipe @ £115+vat... That would explain why the cabin often smelt like fumes when the car was stationary 🙄

Sorry, I haven't a Scooby-Doo what you are talking about mate 😕 You reckon a new slave cylinder might rectify the issue?

Hi folks, 2007 Fabia vRS Limited Edition here with 250,000 miles on the clock. My pride & joy, I might add. Original clutch & exhaust too. All happy motoring apart from the usual head lift @ around 100K miles (skimmed head and longer bolts fitted with zero issues since 👊) Recently, the clutch has been acting unusual. It will go 'soft' only after I have accelerated hard (as in over taking on the motorway or pulling away from a junction or roundabout). The clutch travels a lot further before the biting point engages to change gear. I almost feel like it might not change gear but it will at the very last point. This can last for about 5-10mins before the clutch returns to normal (i.e. the clutch has more resistance and requires the usual effort to press it rather than zero effort). This cycle repeats itself daily. So, I have been hesitant to 'put the foot down' (not to race, but just push on and get from A to B ). Any ideas or experience of similar conditions from you knowledgeable bunch 😜? Advice greatly appreciated.

It's crazy - sitting with 250k miles on my vRS and it still has the original exhaust (minus the outer skin) & it works fine. Also, still on my original clutch too!

@sepulchrave For me it's more about having original factory options included - such as this Sat Nav system. The rarer the better. Agreed, it ain't much use nowadays but still a nice original feature 👍

Agreed @softscoop - everything looks in decent condition for the age.

Well spec'd Fabia here!! Skoda, FABIA, Hatchback, 2006, Manual, 1896 (cc), 5 doors | in Ipswich, Suffolk | Gumtree - upgraded genuine Skoda leather seats plus they are heated! I reckon the original owner had selected the heated seats option when ordering the car and once the leather option became available they got the seats recovered. - rear centre leather head rest too! - xenon headlights which include the headlight washers - rear parking sensors Give the car a good clean, refresh the badges & wheel centre caps then this would look well. If it had the Sunroof & Sat Nav option included then it could possibly be the ultimate Fabia vRS in the UK...

This mat looks great, really neat fitting 👍

I have been trying (for years) to get my hands on a genuine boot dish/tray for the Fabia and managed to find a brand new "old stock" one that appeared on eBay a couple of weeks ago. Much to my delight I went to purchase it but the seller was away so his shop was 'closed'. I had to wait until the seller returned but with 9 other watchers I wasn't too confident I could win it - low and behold I managed to win. Pretty pleased with it to be honest:

Gotta say the "Swiss Blue" Edition Fabia vRS has some tasty looking seats! Here are a set for sale in the Czech Republic but getting in contact (from the UK here) seems impossible - not that I am looking to purchase them. How does one go about making contact with the sellers on these Czech sites? SWISS BLUE EDITION Fabia RS - Slovakia | Bazoš.cz (bazos.cz)

So the 'rare' rear centre armrest does indeed have a stowage compartment like the one in @Breezy_Pete's set of VW Polo Sport's seats:

It is loaded with sought after options, for sure! Well spotted with the cup holder detail! I remember this when I sourced my flat edged cup holder back in the day. Lets be honest, the cup holders are a bit wick - I guess it depends on what type of cup/bottle/can you have placed in it.