2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · DC18 FKB

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 August 2025 at 45,957 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 16 August 2024 at 39,054 miles shows no advisories or wear items flagged across the visible history. Annual mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 32,735 miles on 17 August 2023, rising to 39,054 miles by 16 August 2024, then 45,957 miles by 12 August 2025. That equates to roughly 6,300 miles per year, well under the national average, implying light use or extended standing periods between tests. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns logged at any stage. Two anomalies warrant a buyer's attention. On both 17 August 2023 and 16 August 2024 the vehicle failed the initial test at the recorded mileage yet passed the same day with no defects cited. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault, but the buyer should confirm with the DVLA that the failures were paperwork-driven and not suppressed defects. Given the absence of advisories across four years, in-person checks should still target items low-mileage cars hide. Inspect coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue from standing, verify brake calipers are not seizing after limited use, and confirm structural integrity underneath for any early corrosion. The clean record supports a well-kept example, provided the dual fail entries are explained.