2011 Skoda Roomster 1.6L Diesel · CP11 RKU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test in October 2025 at 62,924 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory as previous mechanical and wear-related defects appear to have been addressed. While the most recent test in October 2025 failed due to incorrectly coloured rear direction indicators, this was a minor cosmetic rectify that does not indicate any underlying mechanical neglect or structural failure. At approximately 15 years old with 62,924 miles, the Roomster reflects exceptionally low mileage, averaging roughly 4,200 miles per year. The record shows consistent usage, with 8,163 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 6,772 miles covered in the following year. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has seen relatively light stress on the drivetrain, though it often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components due to age rather than use. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension, as the history reveals a recurring pattern of worn arm bushes and perished anti-roll bar linkage ball joints noted between 2023 and 2024. Although these were flagged as advisories, the repeated nature of these faults suggests the rubber components are reaching their service limit. The buyer should also inspect the rear coil springs, which showed corrosion in late 2023, to ensure the rust has not progressed to structural fractures in the metal. The non-excessive oil leak recorded in 2023 requires monitoring during a test drive to ensure it has remained stable and has not worsened into a significant leak. Given the previous failure in 2023 for exposed ply cords and worn tyres, the buyer must verify that the current set of tyres has adequate tread and free of uneven wear. Beyond these specific areas, the clean recent record indicates a vehicle that has been maintained well enough to pass identified faults as they arise.