2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · FD08 EKY

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection on 20 February 2026 at 105,764 miles resulted in no defects, maintaining a trend of perfect results across the last four years. This stability suggests a proactive maintenance regime where the owner has likely addressed minor wear and tear issues before they could escalate into MOT failures. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,876 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 87,320 miles and March 2025 at 97,174 miles, the car covered fewer 10,000 miles over nearly three years, with another 8,590 miles recorded in the fourteen months leading up to the latest test. This low annual usage reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based seals due to periods of inactivity. Despite the clean electronic record, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related decay rather than mileage. A buyer must inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of cracking or weeping, as these perish over time regardless of distance driven. The structural integrity should also be checked for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as the MOT test does not always catch surface rust until it reaches a critical failure point.