2021 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · GJ71 LFF

The 2021 Skoda Fabia presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 11 August 2025 at 52,960 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 27 August 2024 at 49,075 miles also returned a completely clean pass with no advisories or failures. Two consecutive defect-free certificates indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently high standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues emerging across the recorded history. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a five-year-old supermini. Between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests, the car covered 3,885 miles over twelve months, bringing the total to 52,960 miles from new. This equates to roughly 10,500 miles per year, which sits squarely within normal annual usage for a vehicle of this class. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record suggest the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which reduces the risk of deterioration from prolonged standing such as flat-spotted tyres, seized brakes, or fuel system contamination. With no recurring faults flagged across either recorded test, there are no specific problem areas to highlight based on the MOT data alone. The clean record covers critical safety systems including brakes, suspension, steering, structural integrity, and exhaust emissions, all of which passed without advisories on both occasions. This is a strong indicator that consumable components and mechanical systems have been kept within acceptable tolerances by the previous keeper. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully assess. Check the condition of tyre sidewalls for perishing, inspect the underside for fresh corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, and test the clutch bite point and gearbox smoothness under load. Examine the exhaust for any signs of soot staining that could indicate emerging leaks between test intervals. Given the clean documented history, this Skoda Fabia appears to have been well cared for, but a test drive and independent inspection remain essential before purchase.