2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · AE54 AKY

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a trend of worsening structural integrity and mechanical neglect. While the most recent recorded test in June 2022 at 164,687 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure involving a critical structural defect: reduced strength in the nearside rear seat belt anchorage due to the outer sill. The fact that there is no recorded MOT data for over four years suggests the vehicle has either sat off-road or unregistered, leaving the current state of these safety-critical components unverified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. However, there is a notable gap in testing between November 2018 and 2022, where the car covered over 11,000 miles. The record shows a history of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The broken coil spring in 2015 and the deteriorated CV boots in 2022 indicate that components are only addressed once they fail inspection rather than during a regular service schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection, focusing specifically on the sills and seat belt mounting points where the history shows recurring corrosion and structural weakness. The 2022 test flagged play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and lower arm ball joint, alongside a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing, which likely require immediate attention. The persistent oil leak noted since 2018 also warrants an engine bay inspection to determine if the leak is escalating or indicative of a failing seal.