2008 Skoda Roomster 1.9L Diesel · KP58 ODS

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 109,431 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for lighting issues and tyre damage. While the car currently holds a clean certificate, the recurring pattern of failing for minor electrical faults and consumable wear suggests that the owner only addresses defects when specifically prompted by the MOT tester rather than performing regular pre-emptive safety checks. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 90,604 miles and August 2024 at 99,578 miles, the car covered roughly 9,000 miles, showing a slight increase in annual use. This steady accumulation, combined with the low total mileage, suggests the vehicle has not been excessively stressed, though the age of rubber components remains a factor given the perished tyres noted in the earlier records. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front drivetrain, specifically checking the offside front outer CV boot which was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2024 and previously in 2023. If this boot was not replaced properly, grease leakage will lead to premature driveshaft and joint failure. The history of tyre damage, including cuts reaching the cords in 2025, necessitates a check of all remaining tyres for sidewall integrity and structural deformation. Additionally, the repeated failures for position lamps and low washer fluid indicate a lack of basic fluid maintenance that should be verified to ensure all auxiliary systems are now fully functional.