2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · AJ09 HAX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While the latest test in October 2025 at 90,644 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just five days prior. This suggests the owner only addressed mechanical defects once they prevented a successful MOT certificate. The overall trend for the vehicle appears stable in terms of structural integrity, yet the recurring presence of lighting failures and tyre issues highlights a lack of routine preventative inspections. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,644 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2023 at 75,261 miles and November 2024 at 85,800 miles, where the car covered relatively little distance over over fourteen months. Such low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake seizing, which may be consistent with the split CV boot identified during the October 2025 failure. A buyer must inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the replacement of the split boot was thorough and has not resulted in grease leakage or damage to the constant joint. The ABS warning lamp flagged in October 2025 requires a diagnostic scan to confirm that the sensor fault was cleared and that no deeper module failure persists. Furthermore, the repeated failures regarding the nearside front tyre across both 2023 and 2025 suggest an alignment issue or a worn suspension bushing that should be checked to prevent further premature tyre wear.