2015 Skoda Roomster 1.2L Petrol · NV15 KYX

The 2015 Skoda Roomster presents a stable but mechanically tired roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 30 October 2025 at 43,494 miles. The vehicle has passed every recorded test, yet the advisory pattern reveals a gradual decline in basic upkeep rather than a sudden failure trend. The most recent test flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on edges, indicating the owner deferred replacement until the car was borderline unroadworthy. No structural corrosion, braking system defects, or emissions failures have been recorded, which is a positive sign for a vehicle of this age. The maintenance trend is best described as reactive rather than preventive, with consumables and worn components addressed only when they approach MOT failure thresholds. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between July 2021 at 29,500 miles and October 2025 at 43,494 miles, the vehicle covered just 13,994 miles across four years, averaging roughly 3,500 miles annually. This is exceptionally low for a combustion-engine vehicle and raises the question of prolonged standing periods, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes. The mileage progression is consistent with no sudden spikes or gaps, suggesting steady but minimal use rather than a rolled-back odometer. The low annual distance also explains why wear items like tyres and suspension bushes have degraded slowly but persistently, age and ozone exposure taking their toll alongside mileage. The recurring theme across multiple tests is tyre neglect. In August 2023 at 35,478 miles, all four tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit on inner edges. By October 2024 at 39,064 miles, the offside front inner tyre was again flagged. By October 2025 at 43,494 miles, all four tyres were flagged once more, with the offside front on just 2mm. This pattern strongly suggests the inner edges are wearing prematurely, likely due to misaligned tracking or worn suspension geometry components, and that the previous owner repeatedly postponed replacement. A buyer should inspect the inner sidewalls and tread depth carefully before purchase and budget for a full set of tyres plus a four-wheel alignment check. The suspension advisories from July 2022 at 32,308 miles, where both front rearmost suspension arm bushes were flagged as perished, and from July 2021 at 29,500 miles, where both lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn, point to a long-standing issue that was never formally repaired. Perished bushes degrade handling precision and accelerate tyre wear, which aligns with the recurring inner-edge tyre wear seen in later tests. A buyer should physically inspect the front lower suspension arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play, and check the subframe and inner wing arches for corrosion given the vehicle's age. The exhaust, brake lines, and fuel system should also be examined for surface rust, as low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods often suffer from moisture-related corrosion rather than mechanical wear.