2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · OU65 NTL

The MOT history for this 2015 Skoda Fabia presents a notably clean and stable roadworthiness profile, with four pass certificates on record against a single, unexplained failure that produced no defect notes. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a clean pass with no advisories recorded, continuing the pattern established by the November 2023 and November 2022 tests, which were also issued without any defects. The one anomaly in the file is the failed test dated 26 November 2024, which sits just three days before the subsequent pass on 29 November 2024. Because DVSA failure records only retain entries where defects are actually entered by the examiner, the absence of any defect notes here strongly suggests an administrative or procedural issue, such as a missing insurance or registration document presented at the time, rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The vehicle has therefore demonstrated consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards for several consecutive years. Against an age of roughly eleven years, the recorded odometer reading of 31,177 miles equates to an annual accumulation of around 2,800 miles, which is well below the typical mileage for a car of this vintage. The gap between test entries shows a regular annual testing cadence with no extended periods off the road that might raise concerns about long-term standing. This relatively gentle usage pattern means the engine, manual transmission, clutch, brakes, and suspension components have experienced less wear than the age alone would suggest, and there is no evidence in the MOT file of component wear progressing to the advisory or failure threshold. At the same time, low annual mileage in older vehicles can occasionally mask issues such as dried-out rubber seals or surface corrosion on brake components, simply because those items have not been exercised frequently enough to reveal developing problems under normal test conditions. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories across the entire MOT history is unusual and means there are no specific components flagged for monitoring going into the test drive. Despite this, given the age of the vehicle, particular attention should be paid during a road test to any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate wear in the wishbone bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar mountings commonly affected on Fabias of this era. Steering should be checked for any vibration, pulling to one side under braking, or excess play at the wheel, all of which could point to worn suspension or brake-related issues not yet flagged at MOT. The brake pedal should feel firm with no judder or pulsation, and the handbrake should hold effectively on an incline, while a visual inspection of all four wheels should confirm even brake disc wear without any lipping on the disc edges. Given the low recorded mileage, the buyer should also satisfy themselves that the vehicle has been properly maintained regardless of how little it has been driven. Check for evidence of regular oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals, and inspect the underside for any signs of oil misting around the engine and gearbox seams, which can occur on engines that have seen long idle periods. Examine all brake discs for surface corrosion, as this is common on lightly used vehicles and can lead to braking inefficiency until the pads have cleaned the surface. Inspect the condition of the tyres closely for any signs of cracking or perishing in the sidewalls, as age-hardened rubber is a known concern on low-mileage cars. Finally, confirm that all routine service items such as the cambelt and water pump replacement history are documented, as these are time-sensitive rather than mileage-sensitive and must be replaced regardless of how few miles the car has covered.