2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · KL08 PWX

The vehicle currently stands in a grey zone regarding roadworthiness, as the most recent MOT test in late 2026 (April 2026) passed at 135,375 miles with only minor wear on tyres, indicating the vehicle has maintained a relatively stable maintenance trend. However, this stability is not absolute; the vehicle has suffered two distinct failures in April 2026, one of which was a coil spring fracture in the nearside front suspension, suggesting that while the vehicle has not been completely neglected, the risk of catastrophic failure remains elevated. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle is approximately 18 years old with a total of 135,375 miles recorded. This mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, but it is not uniformly distributed across the year; there is a notable gap in the record between April 2026 and April 2025, where no MOTs were recorded for the first 18 months. This absence of data suggests that the vehicle may have been driven infrequently in the first half of the year or that the owner has not taken any preventative measures to mitigate wear on critical components such as the suspension, brakes, or drivetrain. Consequently, a buyer must inspect the vehicle personally to assess the current condition of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain, as the history indicates a pattern of structural integrity issues rather than mere wear and tear. The most recent test shows only minor tyre wear, which is generally acceptable, but the failure of the coil spring and the discolouration of the direction indicator in the 2026 test suggest that the vehicle may require further professional inspection to rule out hidden structural or mechanical faults that could have been missed during the initial assessment.