2008 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · CK08 HBP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent inspection on 11 September 2025 at 74,374 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that previous mechanical issues were addressed and the vehicle currently meets standards. While the history shows two failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest the current owner is proactive in rectifying faults once flagged by the MOT tester. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,132 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 69,202 miles and the September 2024 test at 72,050 miles, the car covered only 2,848 miles. This consistent low-usage pattern typically implies less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components. However, low-mileage can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and seals, due to the vehicle potentially sitting stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, as the record does not list the specific reasons for those defects. It is vital to check for signs of corrosion on the chassis and exhaust mounting points, which are common structural concerns. Given the age of the Fabia, inspecting the condition of the brake lines and the rubber suspension control arms is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked age-related cracking or perished perished components.