Faults:

In my ownership - climate control won't work, exhaust replaced, front wheel bearings replaced.

General Comments:

Bought as a cheap family run about, this Roomster is an OK MPV. Lots of space but not the most refined.

Has been cheap to run so far. 1.6 has a surprisingly decent turn of speed while doing 40 mpg.

Been good the last few years, but the climate control won't work at all, heating just won't come on. A major pain as it is winter now; if I can't get it fixed for cheap I'll likely scrap this car; they are not worth much at this age and mileage.

Faults:

Not much, but I have not used it much in the last couple of years, only put 7000 miles on it, no problem so far.

General Comments:

Bought this used for a second car and for reliability, it has not disappointed, but to be fair I have used it very little over the last couple of years.

1.4 TDi is slow, but economical. You can get 50 mpg +, but you are going nowhere fast.

It is a spacious family vehicle but everything is just so... odd. Looks weird. Door handles are in weird places. Dash is strange. Storage areas in strange places. Cannot decide if it feels more van or car like. I've never had anything like it before. I can live with it, but I wish the styling was better inside and out. Alloy wheels look nice though.

Smooth and comfortable enough once you get used to slow performance.

Will prove to be a reliable car, mechanic friend of mine has had many Skoda's with TDi engines, never a moment's bother. Overall a decent vehicle, just do not buy one expecting anything special or exciting.

Faults:

Have had the car nearly 5 years now, and the electric windows have failed yet again for the 3rd time. It is not the fuse (replaced) - so I have yet another trip to a garage to put it right.

Also the left rear brake light continually blows - at least once a year.

In the last 9 months when it rains, the car has a very strange "cheesy" smell - which is very unfortunate if I can't open the windows.

General Comments:

Apart from the windows, light & odd smell, the car is a good runner. I can carry dogs, bikes & kids with very little trouble.

It is economic to run and fairly comfortable.

Good leg space and good size boot.

Faults:

None. The only improvement I'd make is to the main beam headlights: Not powerful enough for country night driving if it's rainy.

General Comments:

Firm road holding. I expected more roll on cornering, but it feels good. No concerns at flinging it around narrow country roads, because it goes where I point it, even on sharp bends with poor road surfaces.

High seat position, great feeling of road presence. Unfamiliar mirror/ window combination at first, but after a few weeks I appreciate the height and good visibility in the Roomster.

Amazing acceleration for a 105 BHP engine! Same power rating as my old car, but it seems much more responsive. Easy power transfer through the gears.

My usual front seat passenger says, "It feels safe". Well, she's right: The Roomster EuroNCAP 2012 safety rating is up there with most Volvo models.

Rear seat passengers love the big windows and panoramic sun roof. Wonderful views.

The SE+ is well equipped. Huge panoramic sunroof, alloys, reversing sensors, sound system (with steering wheel controls) and climate control.

Interior space and versatility - enough said elsewhere, but a real winner.

And the looks? Now that I’m used to seeing it on the drive, I love the quirky curves and high back. It’s such a distinctive shape; other cars now look a little boring by comparison!