2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · CW02 BCV

The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 October 2021 at 72,223 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. However, this certificate is now over four and a half years old, meaning the vehicle has not been subjected to a roadworthiness assessment since late 2021. The maintenance trend across the full record is broadly improving, with the 2021 test representing the cleanest result in the history. Prior to that, the vehicle exhibited recurring issues with braking components, exhaust emissions, and lighting, some of which were resolved before the final pass. The absence of any recorded advisories or failures since October 2021 is encouraging, but the extended gap since the last test means any deterioration in the intervening period remains unverified. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use followed by an apparent standstill. Between the October 2019 test at 63,597 miles and the December 2020 test at 66,515 miles, the car covered roughly 2,918 miles over fourteen months. From December 2020 to October 2021, the odometer moved just 1,708 miles. Critically, the recorded mileage has remained at exactly 72,223 miles from October 2021 through to the present day in June 2026, strongly suggesting the vehicle has been stationary for nearly five years. A car of this age averaging only around 3,000 miles per year raises questions about whether low use itself has caused deterioration, particularly to rubber components, seals, and brake surfaces that benefit from regular operation. A buyer inspecting this Fabia in person should pay close attention to the braking system. The 2020 failure flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside excessively binding rear service brakes, and while these were addressed for the 2021 pass, prolonged standing since then could have caused fresh corrosion on disc surfaces and potential seizure of caliper slides. The rear brakes deserve particular scrutiny given the binding history. Tyre condition should also be checked thoroughly, as the 2019 failure recorded a nearside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum, and tyres that have sat stationary for years may show flat-spotting, sidewall cracking, or perishing regardless of remaining tread depth. The exhaust system warrants inspection for corrosion, given the 2019 minor exhaust leak and the failed emissions readings for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons that year. Fuel system integrity should be examined as well, since the 2020 failure identified a leaking fuel filter, and aged fuel lines or connections may have deteriorated further during long-term storage. Finally, check all door catches, the headlamp lenses, and the SRS warning lamp circuit, as these were flagged in earlier tests and may have degraded without regular use.