2011 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · OY11 EMJ

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 August 2025 at 99,016 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 23 August 2024 at 98,635 miles also passed clean. Two earlier failures on 15 August 2024 at 98,620 miles and 10 August 2023 at 81,344 miles were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle shows no worsening pattern of advisories or structural concerns across the available record. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old car. The record shows 81,344 miles at the August 2023 test, rising to 98,635 miles by August 2024, then 99,016 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 17,000 miles in the first year and only 381 miles in the following year, suggesting the car stood largely idle for much of 2024 to 2025. The sparse history with four entries across two years limits insight into consumable wear cycles, though the low recent use may have allowed brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes to stagnate. A buyer should physically inspect the braking system for binding calipers or corroded discs given the prolonged low-mileage period after August 2024. Standing vehicles commonly develop surface rust on brake components and flat-spotted tyres, so check tyre sidewalls and tread for perishing. The clean MOT record means no suspension, exhaust, or structural corrosion items were flagged, but the 2011 chassis should still be examined underneath for general age-related rust at sills and subframes. Given the two zero-defect failures, confirm with the seller what caused the August 2024 and August 2023 rejections before assuming full compliance. The current pass confirms legal roadworthiness as of last August, but with nearly eleven months elapsed since that test, a fresh inspection is advisable before purchase.