2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · NJ09 KFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean pass in the September 2025 test at 106,123 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of mechanical neglect in late 2024. While the car failed in November 2024 due to multiple suspension and steering defects, the subsequent pass without recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the primary safety failures to bring the car back to road standard. At 17 years old, the recorded 106,123 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 6,200 miles, which is consistent with low-mileage urban patterns. The data shows a significant gap in mileage between November 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered 14,500 miles in a single year. This sudden spike in usage likely correlates with the accelerated wear observed on suspension components, specifically the failure of the track rod ends and anti-roll bar linkages identified during the November 2024 inspection. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering system, as the November 2024 failure highlighted excessive play in both track rod ends and perished dust covers on the anti-roll bar links. Despite being repaired, the recurring corrosion on the nearside front power steering pipe noted in 2024 suggests the vehicle is susceptible to age-related component degradation. Check for signs of fluid leaks around the steering, as the 2023 test flagged the oil level at the absolute minimum, suggesting either high oil consumption or infrequent service intervals.