2010 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · AX59 FMA

The Skoda Fabia’s most recent MOT tests—conducted just six months ago on 23 January 2026—show a stable but concerning pattern. Both the January 2026 tests (at 119,171 miles) were recorded as passed and failed within hours of each other, though no defects were logged. This suggests either a technical error in the system or a vehicle that narrowly avoided minor failings, but no clear trend of worsening issues. The previous annual tests in January 2025 and January 2024 were clean passes without advisories, indicating no persistent mechanical failures. However, the lack of recorded defects does not preclude underlying wear—particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers—which often fail silently until they reach critical thresholds. The mileage progression of roughly 7,400 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the recorded figures show no significant gaps or spikes. The jump from 105,125 miles in January 2024 to 112,238 miles in January 2025 represents 7,113 miles in a year, while the latest interval (112,238 to 119,171) covers 6,933 miles. This consistency suggests steady driving rather than neglect or excessive wear. Still, the absence of service records means critical intervals for fluid changes, timing belt inspections, or differential maintenance cannot be verified. Given the MOT history’s lack of advisories or defects, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components—particularly the rear trailing arms and subframe mounts, which are common failure points on this model at this mileage. The brakes, though not flagged, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been driven hard or in wet conditions. Corrosion around the wheel arches, sills, and subframe should also be scrutinised, as this model is prone to structural rust in high-mileage examples. Finally, the exhaust system warrants close examination for leaks or cracked pipes, which often go unnoticed until they compromise emissions or structural integrity.