2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · FG67 XAE

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 21 November 2025 at 78,642 miles, with the tester recording no defects. Maintenance trend remains stable across the available history, though an anomalous failure occurred on 19 November 2025 at 78,636 miles with no faults logged. That earlier rejection without recorded defects points to an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than mechanical deterioration. Overall, the vehicle shows no worsening pattern of wear or recurring advisories. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 36,906 miles on 1 February 2022, rising to 52,752 by 31 January 2023 and 68,055 by 31 January 2024, equating to roughly 15,000 miles per annum in those years. From January 2024 to the November 2025 tests, the odometer gained only 10,587 miles across nearly twenty-two months, indicating a period of lighter running. The delayed 2025 test, conducted ten months after the January expiry, suggests the car stood unused or saw minimal road time before its late autumn inspection. With no advisories or defects listed in any test, the official record reveals no flagged suspension bushes, binding calipers, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of those components given the vehicle's age and mixed usage. The tester should examine brake disc thickness, suspension arm bushes for perishing, and underbody for rust, particularly after the extended layup implied by the mileage gap. The unexplained fail on 19 November 2025 warrants scrutiny of the DVSA failure notice to confirm no hidden defect escaped the summary. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic roadworthiness, yet a hands-on check of exhaust emissions, brake operation and chassis integrity remains sensible before commitment.