2014 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · LD14 MYY

The 2014 Skoda Fabia presents a stable and recently resolved maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 May 2026 at 85,662 miles, passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle is currently in a sound mechanical state. This clean bill of health follows a failure on the same day at 85,660 miles for a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. The two-mile gap between the fail and the pass confirms the defect was rectified immediately, demonstrating a responsive and responsible approach to maintenance. The overall trend is one of a well-kept vehicle where identified issues are promptly addressed, rather than allowed to accumulate. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of typical, steady use. The vehicle has covered roughly 7,138 miles per year, a figure that aligns perfectly with national averages for its age. The record shows a clean, unbroken chain of MOT tests at approximately annual intervals: 69,127 miles in May 2023, 74,401 miles in May 2024, 79,888 miles in April 2025, and 85,662 miles in May 2026. There are no alarming gaps in the test history or sudden, unexplained jumps in the odometer reading, suggesting the mileage is genuine and the car has been in regular, continuous service rather than sitting unused for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and the underbody, as these areas have drawn the tester's attention historically. The 2023 test at 69,127 miles flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both front corners, a common wear item on this platform, along with corrosion in the middle and rear exhaust section. While the most recent test passed, the underlying condition of the exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer box and pipe joins, should be checked for further rust-through. The 2024 advisory for a cut in the nearside front tyre tread is a minor consumable issue, but it warrants a check of all four tyres for uneven wear, which could indicate lingering suspension geometry issues from the previously worn bushes. A thorough test drive over broken surfaces will confirm the front end remains free of clunks or vagueness, verifying the integrity of the recently replaced ball joint.