2002 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · EO02 AHJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of passes over the last five years. The most recent test in March 2022 at 130,473 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met minimum standards at that time. While a failure was noted nine days prior at the same mileage, the lack of listed defects on that failure report suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial component issue that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. Between February 2019 and March 2022, the car covered 15,693 miles, showing a consistent light usage pattern. However, there is a significant gap in data following the last recorded MOT in 2022. As of June 2026, the vehicle has gone over four years without an official inspection. This period of inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as perished suspension bushes or brake lines, which may manifest regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and fluid health due to the vehicle's age and low usage. Low-mileage cars are prone to corrosion on sills and wheel arches where moisture settles without regular road airflow. The inspector should also check for binding brakes or seized calipers, which frequently occur when a vehicle sits for extended periods. Since the record is now outdated, a thorough check of the tyre manufacture dates and underbody leaks is essential to ensure the car has not developed significant faults since its 2022 clearance.