2008 SKODA FABIA1.4L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following its most recent MOT pass on 18 August 2025 at 97,602 miles. While the record shows two immediate failures on the test dates in 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded advisory notes suggests that the previous owner addressed any flagged faults promptly to achieve a pass. The trend indicates a vehicle that is maintained to passing standard without evidence of progressive mechanical degradation or structural decay. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,422 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, moving from 88,740 miles in 2023 to 93,556 miles in 2024, and finally to 97,602 miles in 2025. This steady progression suggests limited mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage cars often suffer from the degradation of rubber-based components such as seals, suspension bushes, and hoses due to age rather than distance. A buyer should physically inspect the car for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and rear wheel arches, as these are common failure points for older Fabia models. Although the MOT history is clean of advisories, the inspection should check for signs of perished brake lines or leaking calipers that might not have triggered a failure. Given the low annual mileage, verifying the condition of the tyre fluid and the coolant system is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect between tests.