2008 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · KN58 AEU

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 30 August 2025. The maintenance trend appears erratic. While the car passed without defects in November 2023, the latest failure indicates a lapse in its legal operating status. The lack of specific defect data for the 2025 failure is unusual and suggests a potential administrative error or a failure to present the vehicle for a retest. The mileage is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 8,388 miles per year. The distance covered between the November 2021 test at 131,706 miles and the December 2022 test at 141,729 miles shows a period of higher usage, totaling nearly 10,000 miles in a year. Conversely, the vehicle has covered only 2,757 miles between November 2023 and August 2025, implying it has spent significant time stationary over the last two years. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. Vehicles that stand for long periods often suffer from binding calipers and seized brake discs. The 18-year age of the chassis makes structural corrosion a primary concern, particularly around the sills and suspension mounting points. Verify the current state of the tyres and rubber perishables, as these degrade during periods of inactivity. Given the lack of recorded defects in previous passes, the mechanical history seems superficially clean, but the recent failure and subsequent inactivity necessitate a full check of the engine oil and coolant integrity to ensure no leaks developed while the car sat idle.