2017 SKODA FABIA1.4L Diesel

The most recent MOT record shows a same-day failure and pass on 4 December 2025, both at 97,814 miles, with no defects recorded on either entry. This points to an administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle currently holds a clean certificate. The maintenance trend is stable and reassuring; the previous annual test on 19 December 2024 also passed at 84,796 miles with no advisories. Across all recorded tests, the DVSA has not flagged a single tyre, brake, suspension, or corrosion concern, which is an unusually clean record for a nine-year-old car. The mileage pattern is consistent with ordinary family or commuting use. The car covered roughly 13,000 miles between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests, which is close to the vehicle's lifetime average of about 10,868 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded history, and the current odometer reading of 97,814 miles is entirely typical for a 2017 Fabia of this age. Nothing in the mileage data suggests hard use or lengthy periods of standing. Although the MOT history is spotless, a pre-purchase inspection should still focus on the components most affected by this level of annual mileage. Check the condition of the brake discs and pads for lipping or scoring, and feel for binding calipers on a short road test. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or corrosion, and examine the underside for any structural rust, particularly on the sills and floor pan. The strong MOT record implies the previous owner kept the car roadworthy, but a visual check on these consumables remains the sensible final step before committing to the purchase.