2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · WL08 AEZ

The Skoda Fabia stands roadworthy after the 5 December 2025 MOT at 120,985 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend is stable across the three-year evidence. On 16 December 2024 at 118,812 miles and again on 11 December 2023 at 115,643 miles, the vehicle failed then passed on the same day, each time with no defects logged. This pattern points to administrative or presentation anomalies rather than worsening mechanical condition. Recorded mileage tracks below typical expectation for an eighteen-year-old car. The odometer moved from 115,643 miles in December 2023 to 118,812 miles in December 2024, then to 120,985 miles in December 2025, a gain of roughly 3,169 and 2,173 miles respectively. Such low annual accumulation suggests light use or extended periods off the road. The sparse ledger shows zero advisories, implying either careful ownership or superficial test scrutiny. A buyer should still commission hands-on inspection of age-prone systems. The tester flagged no suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, but a 2008 Fabia at 120,985 miles will likely harbour worn trailing arm bushes and corroded subframe mounts. Check exhaust emissions integrity and structural integrity around sills and suspension turrets for hidden rust. Confirm braking components are free from binding calipers after prolonged low-mileage storage. Prior keepers addressed the same-day fail-pass cycles promptly, reflecting at least nominal regulatory compliance. Absence of recorded tyre or wiper blade wear does not guarantee consumable condition. A pre-purchase mechanical appraisal remains sensible given the vehicle's age and the anomalous test entries.