2006 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · FP06 VOV

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 21 July 2025 at 108,144 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects recorded. Prior to that pass, the car failed on 16 July 2025 at 108,141 miles, though the tester logged no specific defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A similar pattern occurred on 20 July 2023 at 97,547 miles, where a fail with no defects preceded a same-day pass. Annual mileage sits low for a 2006 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,400 miles per year against the 108,144 miles recorded. The gap between the July 2023 pass at 97,547 miles and the August 2024 pass at 103,037 miles shows only 5,490 miles covered, with a further 5,107 miles to July 2025. This light use over twenty years suggests the Fabia spent periods in gentle service or standing idle, which can mask deterioration in rubber components and brake hydraulics despite clean test sheets. The absence of advisories across all five entries is unusual for a two-decade-old car and warrants caution rather than blind confidence. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for corrosion the MOT may not have flagged under current thresholds. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or pitting from low-use standing, and verify exhaust emissions and structural integrity underneath. Given the repeated no-defect fails, confirm with the seller why the July 2025 and July 2023 tests initially failed before passing days apart. Inspect tyres and wiper blades for perishing from age, and commission an independent inspection of drivetrain seals and steering joints before purchase.