2017 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · LF17 FCC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data. The most recent MOT test conducted on 28 September 2021 at 20,476 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day which listed no faults, likely a clerical administrative error or a minor re-test requirement. The mechanical and structural components remained within acceptable tolerances as of the last recorded inspection. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,275 miles per year. Between October 2020 at 16,396 miles and September 2021 at 20,476 miles, the car covered only 4,080 miles. This trajectory indicates the vehicle was used for short urban trips or remained stationary for extended periods. However, the lack of MOT records since September 2021 means the vehicle has not been officially tested for nearly five years, which leaves the current mechanical state and emissions compliance unknown. A buyer must address the specific risks associated with low-mileage, older vehicles. Stationary cars often suffer from flat-spot tyres, seized brake calipers due to surface corrosion, and perished rubber components such as suspension bushes. The physical inspection should focus on checking for corrosion on the discs and the integrity of the fluids which degrade over time. Given the significant gap in testing history, a comprehensive mechanical survey is mandatory to ensure no structural rust or mechanical failures have occurred during the long period of dormancy.