2021 Skoda Enyaq IV 80 Sportline Electricity · BK71 HCD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 55,267 miles resulted in a failure due to an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While the vehicle passed immediately upon retest, the presence of this mechanical failure indicates that components are only addressed once they reach failure thresholds rather than during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for an electric vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 39,442 miles and the August 2025 test at 55,267 miles, the car covered 15,825 miles in under eleven months. This increased rate of use suggests higher motorway mileage recently, which explains the accelerated wear seen on suspension components and rubber-bound parts as noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the replaced anti-roll bar linkage was not accompanied by other ball joints showing signs of play. The September 2024 record flagged both rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, which often points to an alignment issue or worn rear axle bushes. Verify the current wear patterns on the newly fitted tyres to ensure the tracking has been properly corrected. Additionally, the recurring issue regarding child seats preventing full seat belt inspection is a non-mechanical administrative failure but suggests the previous owner frequently hindered the tester's access to safety equipment.