The Skoda Fabia II is a hatchback produced from 2007 to 2014.
Engines: 1.6 (CFNA), 105 hp. Transmission: manual; front-wheel drive. Length 3,992 mm, wheelbase 2,451 mm, fuel tank 45 L.
Facelift: 2010. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia.
Skoda Fabia II (2007–2014): specs
Specifications
| Production years | 2007–2014 |
|---|---|
| Body | hatchback |
| Engine | 1.6 |
| Engine code | CFNA |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 105 hp |
| Torque | 153 Nm |
| Transmission | manual, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5MT / 6AT Aisin 09G |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 3,992 mm |
| Width | 1,642 mm |
| Height | 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm |
| Fuel tank | 45 L |
Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | ≈ 13,675 ₸ | ≈ 9,572 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Also 1.2, 1.4
Pros and cons
Pros
- Japanese Aisin automatic
Cons
- Engine VW 1.6 MPI (CFNA, CWVA): cold piston slap
- Gearbox Aisin 09G (VW 6-speed automatic): harsh 2–3 and 3–4 shifts
- Small tank: 45 L
Common problems and what to check
Engine: VW 1.6 MPI (CFNA, CWVA)
- piston slap when cold
- oil consumption on early engines
What to check when buying: knocking in the first minutes after start; oil consumption.
Tip: Simple engine; the unpleasant cold noise is usually not critical, but oil consumption needs monitoring.
Gearbox: Aisin 09G (VW 6-speed automatic)
- shocks on 2–3 and 3–4 shifts
- valve body and solenoid wear
What to check when buying: shocks and delayed shifts with a warmed-up gearbox.
Tip: Oil every 60k km; sensitive to old oil.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre and wheel sizes
Factory sizes: tyres 185/60R14, 195/55R15, 205/45R16, 205/40R17; bolt pattern 5x100. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
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FAQ
What engine does the Skoda Fabia II have?
1.6, code CFNA, 105 hp, 153 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
manual (5MT / 6AT Aisin 09G).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Fuel tank 45 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Skoda Fabia II in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 13,675 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.