2006 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · EJ06 ADU

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the November 2024 test pass at 132,313 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable given the absence of recorded defects across the five-year MOT span. In the 21 November 2024 examination the tester issued a pass with no defects logged. Seven days earlier, on 14 November 2024 at 132,297 miles, the same garage failed the car yet recorded no defects, a pattern repeated exactly one year prior when the 13 November 2023 test failed and then passed on the same day at 124,808 miles with no faults noted. Such duplicated fail-pass pairs without mechanical advisories suggest administrative or presentation issues rather than worsening mechanical condition. Odometer readings show typical use for a 2006 hatchback. The record opens with a pass at 118,429 miles on 19 November 2022. Twelve months later the car covered 6,379 miles to reach 124,808 miles for the November 2023 tests. By November 2024 it added a further 7,505 miles, closing at 132,313 miles. Annual increments sit near the 6,616-mile yearly average for the model age, indicating consistent private use rather than fleet abuse or long stationary periods. The sparse history limits deep trend analysis but reveals no escalating mileage spikes or gaps exceeding a year. No advisories or defects appear in any certificate, so the buyer cannot infer specific component failures from the DVSA data. Still, a two-decade-old Fabia with 132,313 miles warrants physical checks on suspension bushes, front coil springs, and brake disc wear, as these items commonly degrade silently without triggering MOT faults until critical. The tester logged no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet sills, subframes, and exhaust emissions systems should be inspected for age-related deterioration not captured in a clean pass. Previous owners cleared both anomalous fails within days and maintained continuous annual testing, implying basic compliance with legal requirements if not proactive mechanical care. Given the lack of recorded faults, a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise underbody rust, binding calipers, and tyre sidewall condition to confirm the paper trail reflects real roadworthiness.