2005 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · AE05 XFL

The Skoda Fabia passed its most recent MOT on 22 September 2021 at 112,536 miles with only minor shock absorber top mount bush wear advised. The maintenance trend appears stable rather than worsening, as the 2021 advisories are slight and no failures occurred after the single 2018 rejection. The vehicle has clearly been lightly used for its 21 years. Recorded mileage shows very low annual use at roughly 5,359 miles per year. From 2018 to 2021 the car covered just 13,467 miles, rising from 99,069 to 112,536. A five-year gap then exists before today's date of 8 July 2026, with no further tests logged. Such low progression suggests extended standing periods, which can degrade rubber components and brakes through inactivity. Recurring front suspension faults demand a close look. The tester flagged track rod end play in 2019 and 2020, and wishbone bushes splitting in 2018. Front shock top mounts showed wear by 2021. A buyer should physically inspect steering joints, wishbone bushes, and strut top mounts for deterioration beyond the advised state. The 2018 failure involved CV gaiters allowing dirt ingress and wiper and tyre defects, all since cleared. Check the outer CV gaiters and front tyre inner edges now, as standing may have cracked gaiters further. Confirm the registration plate lamp flagged in 2020 still functions. No corrosion or structural issues appear in the record.