The SKODA FABIA (2000-07) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.9 SDI 64 CLASSIC is a practical small family hatchback, sitting in the affordable supermini end of the UK used-car market. Its five doors and straightforward layout make it more versatile than many tiny city cars, while remaining easy to park and manage. Mycarcheck.com records 180 checks covering 141 distinct VINs, offering a useful sample of cars being researched. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £300, average recorded mileage of 143,000 and annual use of 7,000 miles; cars had 4.7 previous keepers on average. These are historical averages, not a valuation or condition guarantee. The economical diesel suits commuting and budget-conscious ownership, especially for first-time drivers, students or small households wanting useful boot space without a large car. Against rivals such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa, the Fabia is known for practicality and value; age and condition matter when buying.