2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · WF59 ORW

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 November 2025 at 52,627 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any entry from 2021 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has not required rectification work within the test regime during this period. Recorded mileage shows consistently low annual use for a 2009 vehicle. The tests chart 32,195 miles in December 2021, 35,015 in December 2022, 39,125 in December 2023, 45,064 in November 2024, and 52,627 in November 2025. That equates to roughly 3,000 to 7,500 miles added each year, averaging near 3,100 annually against the car's 17-year life. The absence of any gap exceeding thirteen months between tests suggests the keeper maintained continuous road legality rather than leaving the car idle and untaxed for long stretches. A clean MOT sheet with no corrosion, suspension bush, or brake disc advisories does not guarantee freedom from latent wear. Low mileage combined with the Fabia's age means rubber components such as suspension bushes, door seals, and coolant hoses may have degraded through time rather than use. The buyer should physically inspect subframe and sills for structural rust, check tyre sidewall cracking from standing, and confirm brake calipers are not seizing after limited exercise. Given the sparse but fault-free record, a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent. The history implies a careful, low-demand ownership pattern rather than neglected abuse, yet the 2025 pass offers no insight into consumable condition beyond the test day. Verify service intervals and look under the car for early corrosion before committing.