2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · AY65 HAL

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 February 2026 at 73,142 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, moving from a failed test in March 2024 to two consecutive clean passes. The previous issues regarding shock absorber misting and tyre degradation appear to have been addressed, as no defects or advisories were recorded in the 2025 or 2026 inspections. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 73,142 miles, averaging around 9,143 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, with the distance between the March 2025 test at 67,556 miles and the February 2026 test at 73,142 miles representing roughly 5,586 miles of use over eleven months. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is not subject to the risks associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension components to ensure the shock absorber misting noted in the 2023 and 2024 tests has been fully resolved. While the 2026 record is clean, recurring oil misting on dampers can indicate slow leaks that eventually lead to total component failure. Checking the integrity of the front tyres is also advisable, as the March 2024 failure highlighted sidewall cracking and perishing, which can occur if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. The March 2024 failure also flagged a missing wheel fixing and a TPMS illumination. Although these were rectified to achieve a pass, a manual check of all wheel nuts and a scan of the tyre pressure monitoring system would confirm these specific faults remain resolved. The absence of any structural corrosion or brake-related advisories in the recent history is a positive indicator of the vehicle's current mechanical state.