2008 Skoda Roomster 1.6L Petrol · CE58 DPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs regarding rubber-based components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 81,228 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one mile prior. This failure involved a nearside front CV boot split and worn suspension arm bushes, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical faults immediately upon an MOT failure. The overall trend remains stable in terms of passing, but the recurring nature of the advisories suggests a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. At 18 years old, the Skoda Roomster has covered a disproportionately low distance, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with roughly 2,000 miles between each annual test, moving from 76,645 miles in September 2023 to 78,648 miles in 2024, and finally to 81,228 miles in 2025. However, this low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber parts rather than mechanical wear from use. The perishing tyres and worn suspension bushes noted in 2025 are classic symptoms of a vehicle that sits stationary for long periods, allowing materials to become brittle. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the nearside and offside front arm bushes have been flagged for wear multiple times. The split nearside front CV boot identified in 2025 requires physical verification to ensure grease has not contaminated the joint, which would lead to imminent drivetrain failure. Additionally, the 2023 record noted pitted and scored brake discs on both front and rear axles; the buyer should check for current surface corrosion or thin material given the low annual mileage. The nearside front top mount, which showed play in 2024, should be tested to ensure the play has not reached a point of structural fatigue.