2002 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · MK02 AFY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on October 17 2024 at 133,197 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by rapid rectification. In both 2023 and 2024, the car failed the test but secured a pass just two to six days later. This suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing defects once flagged by the tester, rather than allowing faults to persist across multiple testing cycles. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 133,197 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,550 miles per year. There is a significant two-year gap between the September 2021 test at 125,553 miles and the August 2023 test at 130,618 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 5,065 miles. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid chemistry. The more recent accumulation of 2,579 miles between August 2023 and October 2024 indicates the vehicle has returned to more regular use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to age-related decay, as the MOT history does not list specific recurring advisories. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills, floor pans, and exhaust is essential. The buyer should also inspect suspension bushes for perished rubber and check for seized brake calipers, which frequently fail during periods of low use. Since the recent failures occurred without recorded defects in the summary provided, the issues likely involved simple items like bulbs, wiper blades, or minor leaks that were corrected immediately before the re-test.