2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · LX57 AEN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 09 May 2025 at 138,054 miles with no defects recorded. While the history shows two instances of failure, these were rectified immediately as evidenced by successful re-tests. The lack of advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that the current owner has been proactive in addressing mechanical issues and maintaining the vehicle to a compliant standard despite the previous minor setbacks. At 18 years old with 138,054 miles, the Fabia reflects an average of approximately 7,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a car of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,800 miles covered between April 2023 and April 2024, and another 2,600 miles recorded between April 2024 and May 2025. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and brake-related corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to fail on a Skoda of this era, despite the clean recent record. Given the age, a close examination of the chassis for structural corrosion on the sills and rear suspension mounting is essential. The previous failures in 2023 and 2025 indicate that the vehicle is susceptible to items requiring periodic attention, so the buyer should specifically check for worn suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and thinning brake discs to ensure the current pass is not a temporary state.