2010 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · CY10 AAF

The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 April 2025 at 127,707 miles, is a clean pass with no defects recorded. That result continues a stable and, on the available evidence, improving maintenance trend: every annual test from May 2022 onward has ended in a pass with a completely clear sheet. The single failure on 10 May 2023 was rectified and re-tested on the same day at the same mileage, which points to a minor, quickly resolved issue rather than a pattern of neglect. For a 2010 Skoda Fabia at nearly sixteen years old, a clean recent pass speaks well of the current mechanical condition. The mileage pattern shows some inconsistency in annual use. Between May 2022 and May 2023, the car covered only 1,045 miles, suggesting a period of very light duty or possible standing. The next two years saw more normal accumulation: 3,189 miles between May 2023 and April 2024, then 3,270 miles into April 2025. Overall, the recorded 127,707 miles equates to roughly 7,982 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The low-use year is not a concern in itself, but it can cause tyres to flat-spot and brake discs to corrode unless the car was regularly moved. No recurring faults, structural warnings, or suspension advisories appear anywhere in this history. That is a strong indicator that previous owners addressed issues promptly, but it also means a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the components that wear silently at this mileage. Have a technician examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers for play or corrosion, and check the brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding, especially given the low-mileage year. Look underneath for any signs of structural rust on the floor pan, sills, and suspension mounting points, as corrosion can develop without triggering a test failure if it remains within manufacturer limits. The DVSA record alone justifies a confident purchase decision, but it covers only a single annual snapshot. The twelve months since the April 2025 pass are unaccounted for, so verify that the current tyre tread depths meet the legal minimum at the time of your viewing and confirm the new MOT date on the certificate. A car that has passed four consecutive tests without a single advisory is usually one that has been looked after properly. Your own short drive and a fresh look at the brakes and suspension will confirm whether that pattern continues in the present.