2021 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · PX71 OXJ

The Skoda Fabia presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, passing on 26 August 2025 at 42,221 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and currently strong, with two consecutive passes showing no failures or advisories across both tests. This indicates the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order through its early years, with no emerging or recurring faults flagged by the tester. Mileage accumulation is moderate and consistent with typical use for a five-year-old car. Between the September 2024 test at 34,828 miles and the August 2025 test at 42,221 miles, the car covered approximately 7,393 miles over eleven months, aligning closely with the overall annual average of 8,444 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded odometer readings, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged standing or high-intensity mileage bursts. The record is sparse but entirely clean, which in this case works in the buyer's favour. With no advisories or failures on file, there are no recurring mechanical or structural red flags to investigate. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas most prone to wear on a supermini of this age and mileage. Check the condition of the front brake discs and pads, rear brake calipers for any sign of binding, and the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration. Examine the underside and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, as structural integrity can deteriorate silently between tests. Inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and verify that all lighting and wiper components function correctly. A short road test will confirm gearbox smoothness, clutch engagement, and any unusual drivetrain vibrations. Given the clean MOT history, the main risk is latent wear not yet severe enough to trigger a defect, so physical inspection remains essential.