2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · KE04 AFF

This 2004 Skoda Fabia presents a clean MOT record for its most recent test in December 2025, passing with no defects at 106,062 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the previous two annual tests also passed without any recorded faults. However, the history shows failures in both November 2023 and December 2024 at the same mileages as the subsequent passes, yet no defects are listed for those failures. This is unusual and suggests the failures may have been for minor or administrative reasons not captured in the summary, or the vehicle was retested quickly after a trivial fix. A buyer should treat this as a positive sign of consistent upkeep, but the lack of detail in the failure records warrants a cautious approach. The recorded mileage of 106,062 miles over 22 years equates to roughly 4,821 miles per year, which is low for the car's age. The annual increments are consistent: 100,559 miles in November 2023, 103,639 miles in December 2024, and 106,062 miles in December 2025, showing a steady usage pattern of around 3,000 to 3,500 miles per year. This low annual mileage could indicate light urban use or periods of inactivity, but the regular testing suggests the car has been kept in active service rather than left standing for long stretches. Given the clean MOT history with no recurring advisories, a buyer should focus a pre-purchase inspection on the typical weak points for a 22-year-old Fabia. Check for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills, rear axle, and suspension mounting points, as rust is a common issue on this model. Inspect the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, and examine brake discs and pads for uneven wear or binding calipers, as these components degrade with age regardless of low mileage. The absence of recorded faults is encouraging, but a thorough physical check remains essential to confirm the car's true mechanical state.