2005 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · FN05 YVE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean MOT results over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in April 2023 at 184,560 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. This follows a clean pass in 2022 and 2020, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the mechanical components sufficiently to avoid recurring structural failures. At 184,560 miles over 21 years, the car has covered an average of approximately 8,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older hatchback. The data shows a consistent usage pattern with a 7,215-mile interval recorded between March 2020 and March 2022, and another 11,529 miles between March 2022 and April 2023. The single failure recorded in March 2021 at 168,782 miles was rectified immediately as the vehicle passed the very following day, indicating a minor issue rather than chronic mechanical neglect. Despite the clean records, the high cumulative mileage necessitates a physical inspection of age-related wear. A buyer should scrutinize the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear sills and suspension mounting points, as the DVSA tester does not flag surface rust until it compromises integrity. Given the age, the rubber components such as control arm bushings are likely to show signs of cracking or perished. Since the last recorded test was over three years ago, the buyer must also verify the brake fluid condition and tyre age to ensure no significant degradation has occurred during the recent period of less frequent use.