2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · DA62 FHM

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 17 July 2024 at 89,865 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable in the sense that the latest test recorded no defects. However, the history shows a recurring pattern of administrative failures rather than mechanical faults: the car failed on 5 July 2024 at 89,669 miles, on 1 June 2023 at 80,539 miles, and on 9 February 2023 at 77,933 miles, each time with no defects recorded. This suggests the previous owner addressed paperwork or presentation issues late in the process rather than resolving worn components, and the vehicle cleared without advisories once submitted correctly. At roughly 14 years old the Fabia shows 89,865 miles, equating to about 6,419 miles per year, which is typical for the age and points to light-to-moderate use. The mileage climbed from 77,933 in February 2023 to 80,558 by June 2023, then to 89,865 by July 2024, a modest annual rate with no sudden accumulation. The clean defect record across all tests means we have no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, but the sparse entries leave long untested intervals where consumable condition is unknown. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and the lack of advisory data in the record. The repeated no-defect failures imply the keeper may have skipped routine pre-test checks, so verify the cambelt interval, fluid condition, and underbody structural integrity in person. Confirm the 2024 pass reflects genuine roadworthiness rather than a cursory test, and budget for age-related consumables regardless of the clean MOT line.