2010 Skoda Roomster 1.2L Petrol · HV60 FFG

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a persistent trend of reactive neglect regarding minor components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 111,655 miles passed, yet it introduced new advisories for perished rear tyres and a corroded door hinge. While the car has passed three consecutive tests, the recurring presence of an oil leak in every recorded entry since 2022 indicates a long-term weeping issue that has not been proactively addressed by the previous owner. At 111,655 miles over sixteen years, the Roomster has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-to-moderate usage. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. However, the failure in September 2022 at 91,385 miles revealed that tyres were driven to the legal limit with exposed cords, suggesting basic consumable maintenance was deferred until the MOT forced action. A buyer must closely inspect the engine bay for the extent of the oil leak, as the non-excessive classification by the MOT tester could mask a developing gasket failure or seal degradation. The offside outer drive shaft CV boot noted in 2023 should be checked for grease leakage or rubber tearing to ensure the replacement was effective and not merely temporary. Furthermore, the worn ignition switch reported in 2022 remains a known point of failure that should be tested during a test drive to ensure the engine starts reliably without resistance or electrical glitch.