2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · OY18 SFX

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 April 2025 at 25,868 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or failures appear across the entire history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime since its first recorded examination in April 2021. Annual mileage has stayed consistently low for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 15,868 miles at the 23 April 2021 test, rising to 17,959 by April 2022, 19,969 by April 2023, 22,517 by April 2024, and 25,868 by April 2025. That equates to roughly 3,200 miles added each year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. Such light use suggests gentle running, though prolonged standing between short journeys can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen by the tester. A clean MOT sheet means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity issues were flagged at any point. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and brake lines for surface rust that low-mileage storage may conceal. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than wear, and verify the condition of wiper blades and fluid levels given the car's limited use. Previous keepers clearly kept the Fabia to a standard that satisfied DVSA requirements without recurring attention. The absence of even minor consumable advisories points to reasonable basic upkeep, but a 2018 vehicle with this low an annual distance deserves a close look at dated components such as the cambelt interval and brake caliper freedom before purchase.