2011 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · AV11 FLW

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 11 August 2025 at 50,080 miles showing a clean pass with no defects. This follows two consecutive years of defect-free testing in 2024 and 2023. The absence of advisories or failures in the last three years suggests that previous mechanical issues have been addressed and the vehicle is currently maintaining a high standard of roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2011 vehicle, averaging approximately 3,339 miles per year. The record shows a significant jump between March 2020 at 23,992 miles and February 2021 at 32,864 miles, but otherwise, the usage remains consistent with a low-mileage vehicle. While low mileage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and suspension, the long intervals between uses can sometimes lead to secondary issues like perished rubber components or fluid degradation. The inspection history reveals minor historical issues that are now resolved. In July 2022 at 38,968 miles, the tester flagged slight corrosion to the rear brake hose ferrules, though the vehicle passed. Earlier failures in 2019 and 2016 involved consumable items like a fractured offside front coil spring, a punctured tyre, and ineffective windscreen wipers. These were isolated incidents rather than systemic mechanical failures. A prospective buyer should focus on inspecting rubber components and seals, specifically the brake hoses and suspension bushes, to ensure that the low annual mileage has not caused excessive drying or cracking. Given the history of a fractured coil spring in 2019, a physical check of the suspension geometry and the condition of all coil springs is advisable. Checking for any signs of tyre sidewall cracking is also prudent, as the 2018 record noted age-related cracking across all tyres.