Timing chain / tensioner rattle
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle on cold start
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€500–900
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BTS / CFNA)
Petrol · 1,598 cm³ · 74–77 kW
7
model generations
3
known faults
3,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 7 model generations, among them: SEAT Ibiza IV, Škoda Fabia II, Škoda Roomster, Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C), Volkswagen Polo IV (9N), SEAT Ibiza III and 1 more.
The most expensive known risk is oil consumption: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €500–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,598 cm³ |
| Power | 74–77 kW |
| Years | 2006–2016 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-40 / 5W-30 · VW 502.00 / 504.00 · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | BTS, CFNA, CFNB, CLSA, CNKA |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Oil consumption
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Topping up between services
Fix: Monitor; rings or valve stem seals
€500–1,500
Thermostat housing leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace housing
€100–250
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
SEAT Córdoba 2002–2009SEAT Ibiza III 2002–2008SEAT Ibiza IV 2008–2017Škoda Fabia II 2007–2014Škoda Roomster 2006–2015Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 2001–2009Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C) 2009–2017
Common questions
Does the 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BTS / CFNA) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BTS / CFNA) engine take?
5W-40 / 5W-30 · VW 502.00 / 504.00 · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BTS / CFNA) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (120,000–220,000 km, €500–1,500); timing chain / tensioner rattle (100,000–200,000 km, €500–900).
Which cars have the 1.6 16v MPI (EA111: BTS / CFNA) engine?
SEAT Ibiza IV, Škoda Fabia II, Škoda Roomster, Volkswagen Polo V (6R/6C), Volkswagen Polo IV (9N), SEAT Ibiza III and 1 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026