2004 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · AE54 BKZ

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy on the most recent evidence, with a clean pass recorded on 4 May 2023 at 123,009 miles and no defects advised. The maintenance trend shown across the two years of available records is stable, with no recurring advisories or escalating mechanical faults. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 25 April 2022 at 117,928 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same date and mileage, which points to an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a genuine mechanical concern. The odometer sat at 117,928 miles for the April 2022 tests and rose to 123,009 miles by May 2023, giving just 5,081 miles in thirteen months. Across its twenty-two year life this equates to roughly 5,591 miles per year, a low figure for a 2004 hatchback. Such limited use suggests the car spent extended periods stationary, which on a vehicle of this age raises the prospect of perished rubber components, seized suspension bushes, and corrosion to structural underbody members from damp standing rather than from high-mileage wear. A buyer should physically inspect the front and rear suspension arms and bushes for cracking or stiffness, and check brake calipers for binding after the car has stood unused. The exhaust system and floor pan need a close look for rust, as low annual mileage often masks structural decay that a short test drive will not reveal. Given the sparse but clean record, no recurring consumable or mechanical faults emerged to warn against the car. The identical-mileage fail and pass in April 2022 warrant a check of the V5C and prior ownership to confirm the entry was a clerical duplicate rather than a concealed defect.