Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 8V, 69 PS, 5-speed manual Research | €370 | €8,999 | 1,337 | LPG / Petrol | 169A4000 | Manual (5) | 2015–2020 |
| 1.0 GSE, 70 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €391 | €11,900 | 952 | Petrol | 46341162 | Manual (6) | 2020–2024 |
| 1.0 GSE, 70 PS, 6-speed manual, convertible Research | €391 | €12,890 | 427 | Petrol | 46341162 | Manual (6) | 2020–2024 |
| 1.2 8V, 69 PS, 5-speed manual, convertible Research | €371 | €9,950 | 381 | Petrol | 169A4000 | Manual (5) | 2015–2020 |
| 1.3 16V, 95 PS, 5-speed manual Research | €380 | €8,800 | 190 | Diesel | 312B1000 | Manual (5) | 2015–2018 |
| 1.2 8V, 69 PS, 5-speed automated manual Research | €368 | €10,990 | 135 | Petrol | 169A4000 | Automatisiertes Schaltgetriebe (5) | 2015–2020 |
| 0.9 8V, 86 PS, 5-speed manual Research | €366 | €8,499 | 98 | Petrol | 312A2000 | Manual (5) | 2015–2019 |
| 1.2 8V, 69 PS, 5-speed automated manual, convertible Research | €368 | €12,770 | 83 | Petrol | 169A4000 | Automatisiertes Schaltgetriebe (5) | 2015–2020 |
| 0.9 8V, 105 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €332 | €7,999 | 72 | Petrol | 199B6000 | Manual (6) | 2015–2018 |
At a glance
- Years: built 2007 to 2024. The facelift came in 2015.
- Main risks: the Dualogic automated gearbox shifts slowly or jerks, and its pump and accumulator wear. The 0.9 TwinAir valve unit fails with age and old oil.
- Reliability: 2/5, because the Dualogic hydraulics and the TwinAir valve unit are costly to fix.
- DIY: 1/5, because gearbox, valve unit and timing belt work needs a workshop and fault-reading tools.
- Prefer: a manual car with service records. Avoid: a Dualogic car with slow, jerky or stuck shifts.
Engines and gearboxes
- 0.9 TwinAir petrol (85 to 105 PS, from 2010): the engine with the valve unit fault below.
- 1.2 FIRE petrol (69 PS): see the 1.2 FIRE guide. Its timing belt and water pump are due work, see below.
- 1.4 16V petrol (100 to 135 PS): no common fault confirmed.
- 1.3 Multijet diesel (55 or 70 kW): no common fault confirmed.
- 1.0 mild hybrid: no common fault confirmed.
- Manual gearbox: the clutch wears early on the 1.2.
- Dualogic automated gearbox: a single clutch moved by a hydraulic unit. Its shifting, pump and accumulator are the first issue below.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dualogic shifts, pump and accumulator | Dualogic automated gearbox | About 50,000 km (clutch rod wear) | Pump 980-1,450 EUR (Germany, year not stated) |
| Manual clutch wear | Manual gearbox, mainly 1.2 | Often under 60,000 km | Clutch kit 5,000-10,000 RUB (Russia, year not stated) |
| TwinAir valve unit and oil | 0.9 TwinAir petrol | About 150,000 km | Valve actuator 64,890 RUB (Russia, year not stated) |
| Timing belt and water pump | 1.2 FIRE petrol (169A4000) | Not stated | 450-750 EUR (Germany, year not stated) |
| Starter motor | 1.2 and 1.4 petrol | About 100,000 to 150,000 km | 220-340 EUR (Germany, year not stated) |
| Reverse switch recall | Built 29 March to 26 October 2023 | Not stated | Not stated |
Before you buy
- Drive off from rest and make several up-shifts. Shifts should be quick and smooth. Bad result: slow, late or jerky shifts, or the car stays in one gear.
- Look under the Dualogic gearbox for hydraulic fluid. Bad result: a wet unit or a leaking actuator (the part that moves the gears).
- Ask for the oil change records of the TwinAir. Bad result: no records, or oil that is not the approved grade. Old or wrong oil carbonises the valve solenoids.
- Let the TwinAir idle and listen. Bad result: rough idle, power loss or limp mode.
- Ask for proof that the 1.2 timing belt, rollers and water pump were changed. Bad result: no record. The job costs 450 to 750 EUR in Germany (year not stated).
- Ask when the starter was last changed. Bad result: never changed, with more than about 100,000 km. A new starter costs 220 to 340 EUR in Germany (year not stated).
- On a manual car, ask when the clutch was last changed. Bad result: no record and more than 60,000 km on the clock.
- Ask the dealer to check the VIN for open recalls, including the 2023 reverse switch (KBA 013545). Bad result: an open recall.
Running costs
| Operational | €158 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €112 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €99 |
| Total per month | €369 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €48 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 4,721
- 25th percentile
- €8,990
- Median price
- €10,890
- 75th percentile
- €12,500
- Median mileage
- 60,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2020
- Dealer share
- 84.6%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €9,408
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