2005 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · KS05 UVE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test conducted in March 2022 at 110,512 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car met minimum safety standards at that time. While a single failure was noted in April 2021, the immediate retest success on the same day suggests the owner addressed the identified faults promptly rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of 21 years old, averaging approximately 5,262 miles per year. Between July 2018 at 79,084 miles and March 2022 at 110,512 miles, the car covered 31,428 miles, which reflects light but consistent usage. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on drivetrain components and brakes, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals. A buyer should focus their in-person physical inspection on age-related degradation rather than high-mile wear. Given the age of this Skoda, a thorough check of the structural integrity is required, particularly for corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches which are common to this era. The buyer should also inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, as these parts perish over time regardless of mileage driven. Since the last recorded MOT was over four years ago, the current state of the brake discs and tyres is critical to ensure no significant deterioration has occurred during the extended gap in official testing.