2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · FM53 WKD

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy following a pass on 6 March 2026 at 197,036 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes between February 2023 and March 2026 and only a single failure logged immediately before the latest pass. That failure on 2 March 2026 at 197,000 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating the car was retested and cleared within four days rather than requiring mechanical repair. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2004 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,956 miles per year against the 197,036 miles recorded. The records show steady accumulation: 186,257 miles in February 2023, 190,436 in February 2024, 193,769 in February 2025, and 197,000 by March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data. The clean advisory columns across all five entries suggest either light mechanical wear for the mileage or that testers found nothing requiring note, though a 22-year-old car at this distance will carry unseen age-related fatigue. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and near-200,000-mile state. The MOT history flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet twenty-two years of service invites hidden rust on sills and subframes that a brief test lane check may miss. The unexplained failure four days before the pass warrants confirmation the car needed no parts; obtain the test station's failure reason from the DVSA portal before purchase. Prior owners kept the Fabia through five tests with no recorded advisories, implying basic upkeep stayed current. The clean record at high mileage argues against neglected consumables, but verify tyre tread depth and wiper condition in person as these wear between tests and fall outside the snapshot.