2009 Skoda Roomster 1.9L Diesel · GF59 UNP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 128,376 miles shows the car with multiple advisories including a binding nearside rear service brake and worn front Macpherson strut top mounts. While the car passed, the recurring nature of brake-related issues and suspension wear suggests that the vehicle is operating at the limit of its component tolerances across several key sub-systems. At 128,376 miles over 17 years, the Roomster has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK national averages for its age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the December 2024 and 2025 tests. However, the shift from a clean record in 2022 at 105,285 miles to frequent defects indicates that the vehicle is now entering age-related degradation where rubber components and mechanical assemblies are failing despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system. The record shows a persistent binding nearside rear caliper that has appeared in both 2024 and 2025, alongside a parking brake efficiency that only marginally met the legal threshold. The suspension is also a point of concern, with repeated reports of worn arm bushes and strut top mounts. The fracture of an offside rear coil spring in the 2024 failure highlights that the suspension components are under significant stress or suffering from internal corrosion. The tyres also require close attention, as the history notes multiple instances of perishing and cracking between 2023 and 2024, suggesting the vehicle may sit for long periods which degrades the rubber compound. The deteriorated exhaust back box noted in 2023 should be checked for structural rust to ensure the mounting points are not compromised. Given the age of the vehicle and the recurring mechanical advisories, a prospective buyer should request a professional road test to check for play in the steering and to ensure the binding brake is not causing excessive heat or uneven tyre wear.