2015 Skoda Roomster 1.6L Diesel · CA15 ODV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 26 May 2026 at 92,464 miles passed, it introduced new concerns regarding a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and corrosion on the rear exhaust outer skin. This follows a trend where mechanical issues are only addressed after failing an MOT test, as seen in the consecutive failures in May 2024 and 2025. The mileage progression is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 79,774 miles and the 2025 test at 85,381 miles, the car covered 5,607 miles, indicating a slightly lower-than-average period. The jump of 7,083 miles between May 2025 and May 2026 shows the vehicle is driven regularly, though the maintenance appears neglected between annual inspections. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension components, as the record shows recurring faults with arm bushes and track rod ends. The braking system shows a clear history of neglect, with pitted and scored discs flagged in both 2024 and 2025, alongside thin pads noted in the 2025 failure. The 2025 failure due to all four tyres having cuts reaching the cords suggests the previous owner frequently ignored basic consumable safety until forced by a legal requirement. The emerging corrosion on the rear exhaust skin noted in 2026 should be monitored for further degradation, though it is not yet a structural failure. Given the history of worn tyres and perished rubber, a physical inspection of the current tyre tread depth and the condition of the rubber bushings is essential to ensure the repairs claimed following the 2024 and 2025 failures were actually completed to a professional standard.