2008 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · BJ58 EYG

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in December 2025 at 131,660 miles. The maintenance trend appears improving after a period of significant mechanical concern in late 2023 and late 2024. While the car previously struggled with emission failures and mechanical wear, the two most recent tests show no recorded defects, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the underlying issues that caused prior failures and brought the vehicle to a stable operational standard. The recorded mileage of 131,660 miles over 18 years averages to approximately 7,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a notable spike in usage between November 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered 15,240 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation suggests a period of heavy use or a long trip, which likely explains the accelerated wear seen on components like the drive shaft CV boot and the exhaust system recorded during that timeframe. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the engine management system, as the repeated failures in 2023 and 2024 regarding carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and lambda readings indicate a history of poor combustion efficiency or sensor failure. Although these have since passed, the previous brake pedal creep noted in November 2024 warrants a thorough check of the master cylinder and hydraulic lines for internal leaks or fluid pressure loss. Additionally, verify the offside front drive shaft boot for signs of grease leakage, as the previous deterioration was a known failure point on this model.