2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · DS68 DYV

The 2018 Skoda Fabia presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness record through its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 34,598 miles, where it passed. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, with the vehicle running defect-free across three consecutive annual tests from 2022 through 2024. The October 2025 test introduced four minor advisories, all relating to tyre condition rather than structural or mechanical failure. Both front and rear tyres were flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). These are consumable items and not indicative of underlying faults, though all four units being flagged simultaneously suggests the vehicle may have been stationary for extended periods, accelerating sidewall deterioration. The earlier 2021 test recorded a driver assistance system fault, with the front assist warning light illuminated, but this did not recur in subsequent years and appears to have been resolved. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. At 34,598 miles recorded in October 2025, the annual average sits at roughly 4,325 miles. The progression is steady and consistent: 9,260 miles in November 2021, 13,876 in November 2022, 20,965 in October 2023, 28,483 in October 2024, and 34,598 in October 2025. Each year shows an accumulation of approximately 6,000 to 7,500 miles, which is moderate and unremarkable. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage, though the tyre perishing advisories at the most recent test do hint at possible periods of low use. The record is clean, with no failures, no dangerous defects, and no corrosion or structural advisories logged at any point. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the tyres, suspension, and braking components. The simultaneous advisories on all four tyres at 34,598 miles warrant close scrutiny of the sidewall condition and manufacturing date codes to determine whether replacement is imminent. Given the low annual mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers may show age-related deterioration rather than wear from use. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface corrosion, which is common on vehicles that cover short distances or sit idle. The earlier front assist system fault from 2021 did not recur, but verifying the operation of the forward-facing camera and radar sensor during a test drive remains prudent. Overall, the MOT history reflects a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural concerns, and the only current items requiring attention are the tyres.