Faults:

Not much beyond servicing and consumables expected of mileage. No major faults or breakdowns.

General Comments:

"Spaceback" Rapid is just a hatch version of the saloon Rapid.

SE model is well equipped and has lots of electrical equipment. Nice seats, and a refined drive.

1.2 petrol TSi is the one to have, nice turn of speed and good economy as well.

It's like the ideal car really - spacious, comfortable and cheap to run.

Faults:

Springs at front, shocks needing done soon also. Brake pads and discs, basically wear and tear of the mileage. Rear wiper is stuck, very common fault. Interior is a little hard worn but nothing has broken. Keeps these cars serviced on time and you will have no problems.

General Comments:

The modern Skoda Rapid is basically a smaller Skoda Octavia, and very similar to a Seat Toledo, I believe these cars are built on the same platform.

The car looks like a saloon/sedan, but is actually a hatchback. Very large boot space for such a small car. Interior is spacious as well, amazing how they do it, getting good space into a smaller car. No wonder these are also fairly popular as a taxi. SE model is mid-range and has A/C, electric windows, etc.

Nothing exciting to drive, the 1.6 TDi is fast enough while doing around 60 mpg. Outside looks good with alloy wheels. A little noisy at higher speeds and has a firmer ride, so if you want total refinement, maybe look at a Skoda Superb.

Hard to say much more about it, but if you want a good modern car with cheap tax, insurance and repairs (if you find the right garage), small enough and easy to park, check out the Rapid.