2002 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · OV02 AEM

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent test in September 2025 at 141,785 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures prior to passing in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded advisories or defects across the three-year period suggests that while the owner is reactive to MOT failures, they are willing to rectify specific mechanical issues immediately to meet DVSA standards. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 141,785 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 6,000 miles driven between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 6,000 miles between August 2024 and September 2025. This steady progression avoids excessive wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage vehicles of this vintage often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension components. Given the age of the vehicle despite low mileage, check for significant corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, which are common failure points for early Fabias. The recurring failures without recorded defects suggest minor items like light bulbs, wipers, or tyres were likely the culprits, but a thorough check for perished bushings and seized brake calipers is necessary to ensure the low usage has not led to mechanical neglect.