2006 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FH56 ETR

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 September 2024 at 90,181 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Annual mileage has been consistently low for a 2006 vehicle. The records show 59,417 miles in September 2021, 69,783 in September 2022, 79,972 in September 2023, and 90,181 in September 2024, equating to roughly 10,000 miles added each year and an overall average near 4,500 miles annually. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data; the clean pass history across all four entries suggests the previous keeper kept the car lightly used and submitted it for testing on schedule. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of structural corrosion points and suspension bushes, as a 20-year-old vehicle can develop hidden rust or perished rubber even when the tester logs no advisories. The low mileage implies long standing periods, which often accelerate brake caliper binding and flat spots on tyres through disuse rather than wear. Given the absence of any recorded faults across the MOT lifespan, the mechanical risk from the documented history is minimal, but pre-purchase checks on exhaust emissions, brake disc condition, and underbody integrity remain prudent on a vehicle of this age.