2007 Skoda Roomster 1.6L Petrol · KM07 KZR

The 2007 Skoda Roomster holds a valid MOT, passing its most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 141,174 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by minor recurring faults rather than escalating mechanical failure. That final pass came just three days after a failure on 19 December 2025 at 141,127 miles, where the tester flagged a front exhaust minor leak, a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, and a parking brake efficiency deficiency. The swift retest and pass suggest the parking brake issue and possibly the dust cover were addressed, though the front exhaust leak advisory carried through to the pass certificate, indicating it was not deemed serious enough to fail. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,430 miles per year over nineteen years is typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise immediate concern. The record shows a notable gap between the December 2022 test at 124,690 miles and the December 2023 test at 130,847 miles, representing approximately 6,157 miles in twelve months, followed by a further jump of 3,806 miles to the January 2025 test at 134,653 miles. The most recent activity shows only 47 miles between the 19 December 2025 failure and the 22 December 2025 pass, confirming the retest was conducted promptly. No significant mileage anomalies or extended periods without recorded activity are evident from the available data. A buyer should pay close attention to the front exhaust system, given the recurring minor gas leak advisory appearing in both December 2025 tests. While minor, exhaust leaks can worsen over time and may eventually affect emissions compliance or allow fumes into the cabin. The offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deterioration flagged in the failure test warrants inspection of the joint itself, as a failed cover accelerates wear on the ball joint and can lead to clunking or vague steering. The parking brake efficiency deficiency, though resolved for the retest, suggests the system may have marginal adjustment or worn rear components that could require attention again. Front brake wear has been a consistent theme, with pad wear noted in January 2025 and disc wear flagged in December 2023, so the condition of the entire front braking assembly, including calipers for any sign of binding, should be verified. Finally, the track rod end dust cover deterioration appearing across multiple tests indicates the front suspension rubber components are ageing and should be inspected for perishing or splitting.