2007 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · NB07 DLE

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2025 with no defects recorded. Despite a history of failures, the maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently returned to a clean pass state following remedial action. The failures in November 2023 and February 2025 resulted in no recorded defects on the pass sheets, suggesting these were related to minor items like bulbs, wipers, or light components that were rectified immediately by the owner rather than deep mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-mileage for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 11,618 miles between the January 2024 test at 113,822 miles and the February 2025 test at 125,440 miles, which indicates a period of higher usage compared to the previous years. However, the overall accumulation of miles suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress motorway driving, which often leads to more accelerated degradation of rubber-based suspension components and rolling stock. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the chassis and lower suspension to account for the vehicle's age. While the MOT record does not flag structural corrosion, 2007 Skoda Fabias are prone to rust in the rear subframe and sills mounting points. Inspect the control arm bushes for cracking and the coil springs for fractures, as the low mileage can sometimes lead to components perishng rather than wearing out. Check the brake discs for surface pitting or corrosion to ensure the system has not developed seized during the periods of lower usage recorded between years.