2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · LS54 MJV

The vehicle presents a broadly stable mechanical condition at its most recent MOT on 8 January 2026 at 72,373 miles, where it passed after rectifying a severely reduced headlamp output flagged during the earlier failure on the same date. The maintenance trend is one of gradual deterioration rather than acute failure. Recurring advisories around front suspension arm pin or bush wear, slightly deteriorated offside front brake hose, and persistent oil leaks have appeared consistently since at least January 2024, indicating these items are being monitored rather than permanently repaired. This pattern suggests a vehicle kept on the road through targeted fixes rather than comprehensive preventative renewal. Against its 22-year age, the recorded mileage of 72,373 miles equates to roughly 3,290 miles per year, which is notably low. The progression from 65,316 miles in January 2024 to 68,870 miles in January 2025, and then to 72,373 miles by January 2026, shows a steady annual increase of approximately 3,500 miles in each of the last two years. There are no significant gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data, and the mileage accumulation appears consistent with light but regular use, including a period of very modest growth between 2024 and 2025. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The front lower suspension arm console bushes have been flagged as worn or splitting across multiple consecutive tests from January 2024 through January 2026, and the nearside rear suspension bump stop was noted as split in January 2025. The offside front brake hose has been repeatedly described as slightly deteriorated, and the January 2025 failure recorded front brake pads below 1.5 mm with worn or scored front brake discs, suggesting the braking system has seen hard use relative to the low mileage. Two slightly distorted road wheels were noted on both front and rear nearside positions in the most recent test, and the headlamp lenses have required cleaning or replacement to meet beam output standards. While the oil leak has been consistently assessed as not excessive, its persistence across three years of tests warrants a close visual check of the engine and gearbox for fresh weeping or contamination that could indicate a developing seal or gasket failure.