2010 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · CE10 ULY

The 2010 Skoda Fabia presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile through its MOT history. The most recent test on 25 July 2025 at 87,381 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a minor advisory for the nearside rear tyre showing slight cracking or perishing. This is a low-severity consumable issue, not a structural or mechanical defect. The preceding four annual tests from 2021 through 2024 all passed cleanly with zero defects recorded, indicating consistent baseline maintenance over the last five years. The trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or escalating corrosion concerns. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. The vehicle has covered roughly 27,659 miles over the five-year period from July 2021 at 59,722 miles to July 2025 at 87,381 miles, averaging approximately 5,532 miles per year. This is low for a vehicle of its age. The increments between tests are remarkably consistent, around 5,500 to 6,300 miles annually, with no sudden spikes or suspiciously large gaps that might suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. The annual test dates cluster tightly in early to mid-July, suggesting a disciplined yearly servicing and testing routine by the previous keeper. Despite the clean mechanical record, the advisory on the most recent test warrants attention. A perished nearside rear tyre on a low-mileage vehicle that has likely spent extended periods stationary raises a question about the condition of the other tyres, including the spare. All four tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking, date codes, and uneven wear patterns that could point to prolonged static storage or misalignment. The low annual mileage also means short trips are likely, which can cause moisture accumulation in the oil and exhaust system. A thorough underbody inspection for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframes, and suspension mounting points is sensible, even though no corrosion-related defects have appeared in the record. The rear brake components and handbrake linkage deserve a functional check, as low-use vehicles sometimes develop sticking calipers or seized cables despite passing a static MOT inspection.