2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · LO09 FXM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted on September 5, 2023 at 138,042 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows failures in 2021 and 2022, the subsequent clean passes suggest that the owner addressed any identified issues effectively to maintain legal road use. At 17 years old, the recorded 138,042 miles represent an annual average of approximately 8,120 miles, which aligns with typical national averages for an older hatchback. The data shows consistent usage between tests, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between September 2021 and September 2022, and another 5,413 miles between September 2022 and September 2023. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the premature degradation of rubber seals and fluid components. The lack of advisories in the last two MOT tests is a positive indicator, but the buyer must remain vigilant regarding the age of the vehicle. Given the 2009 manufacture date, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches where these models are prone to rust. The buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear, as these components often develop cracks that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they reach a critical point of collapse.