2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · EO02 AFF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test in October 2023 at 152,751 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This sequence suggests the previous owner addresses specific faults only when necessitated by the MOT tester, ensuring the car remains legally on the road without necessarily demonstrating a comprehensive preventative service schedule to avoid those failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,365 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2022, the car covered 6,902 miles, followed by another 6,847 miles leading into the 2023 test. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing brake line corrosion. However, the total mileage of over 152,000 miles places age-related wear on the drivetrain and chassis. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and lower suspension components, as the record does not detail the specific reasons for the failures in 2022 and 2023. Given the age and mileage of this Skoda Fabia, checking for significant corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and mounting points is essential. You should also look for signs of perished rubber bushes or worn suspension components, as the recurring MOT failures indicate that parts are reaching the end of their functional life shortly after inspection.