2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · KU04 KTN

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the suspension and steering components. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 124,115 miles, the tester identified play in the steering rack inner joints and a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft CV boot. These issues follow a pattern of mechanical wear seen in previous years, where anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends were flagged, suggesting the front-end suspension is now reaching a stage of significant fatigue. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 124,115 miles represents an average of approximately 5,642 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has been used sparingly, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 11,094 miles, showing a consistent but low output. However, the 2024 test revealed all four tyres were worn to the legal limit or on the edges, indicating that basic consumable maintenance has been neglected despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to check for further play in the ball joints and steering rack. The deteriorated CV boot noted in the 2025 test requires immediate attention to prevent grease loss and subsequent failure of the drive shaft constant velocity joint. Given the history of worn anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends between 2023 and 2024, the buyer should also verify that the wheel alignment has been correctly adjusted to prevent the uneven tyre wear noted in the previous records.