2010 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · CU10 DHK

The 2010 Skoda Fabia presents a limited and contradictory MOT record that makes establishing any reliable maintenance trend impossible. The most recent entries both date from 17 May 2022, showing a pass and a fail at the identical recorded mileage of 194,359 miles, with no defects noted in either test. This same-day anomaly suggests either an administrative recording error, an aborted or incomplete test, or a same-day retest scenario. Critically, no MOT test has been recorded for over four years as of July 2026, meaning the vehicle's current roadworthiness status is entirely unknown. Without any recent inspection data, no assessment of whether mechanical condition has remained stable, deteriorated, or improved can be made. The mileage record raises further concerns. At 194,359 miles across approximately 16 years, the annual average sits around 12,147 miles, which is broadly typical for UK use rather than unusually high. However, the complete absence of MOT entries between the vehicle's first test due around 2013 and the May 2022 entries leaves a gap of roughly nine years with no documented inspection history. The odometer reading did not change between the two May 2022 tests, offering no insight into whether the vehicle was in active use or stationary during that period. This sparse dataset prevents any meaningful analysis of mileage accumulation patterns or service intervals. A buyer should treat this vehicle as having no verifiable recent mechanical history. The four-year MOT gap means critical safety components have gone uninspected for an extended period. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on structural corrosion, particularly around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as these are common failure points on high-mileage Fabias. The braking system requires close scrutiny, including disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation, given the mileage and lack of recent testing. Suspension components such as coil springs, shock absorbers, and bushes should be checked for wear or fracture, along with the condition of the exhaust system and its mounting rubbers. Tyre age and tread depth deserve attention, as rubber degrades regardless of use. The contradictory same-day pass and fail with no recorded defects is unusual and warrants clarification from the seller before any commitment. It may indicate a testing irregularity or a mileage discrepancy that could mask a more complex history. Without a current MOT or a coherent service record, this Fabia carries significant unknown risk, and any purchase decision should be conditional on a comprehensive independent mechanical inspection.