2020 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · SJ70 SCX

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 6,992 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across three consecutive annual examinations. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a six-year-old vehicle. The car covered just 1,127 miles between the 5 September 2023 test at 4,895 miles and the 6 September 2024 test at 5,865 miles, then only 1,127 miles again to the 2025 test at 6,992 miles. This averages roughly 1,165 miles per year. The DVSA history contains no gaps, failures, or advisories, so the data offers no evidence of neglect or abrupt wear cycles. A buyer should still verify in person that long periods of standing have not caused perished rubber components or flat-spotted tyres. Low annual mileage often masks degraded suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or corroded brake discs that a static test may not expose. The absence of recorded advisories means no structural rust, exhaust, or steering faults were flagged by testers. Given the clean record, the primary risk lies in dormant deterioration rather than active mechanical failure. Inspect the underbody for moisture-related corrosion and confirm the tyres retain adequate tread despite minimal rotation. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible due to the car's low usage profile.