2014 Skoda Roomster 1.6L Diesel · WP63 MLK

The vehicle presents a worsening mechanical trend characterized by the progressive degradation of the front suspension components. While it passed its most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 118,054 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior. The record indicates a persistent failure to address suspension wear proactively, with faults moving from minor advisories to outright failures over time. Specifically, the offside front lower suspension arm bush has progressed from minor wear to excessive wear and debonding between 2025 and 2026. Mileage accumulation remains consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the January 2024 test at 101,523 miles and the January 2025 test at 111,255 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles. The subsequent interval saw another 6,800 miles covered before the January 2026 tests. This usage suggests regular road use, which explains the standard wear on rubber bushes and suspension components noted throughout the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The tester has repeatedly flagged the Macpherson strut top mounts and lower suspension arm bushes across three different years. The debonding of the offside front lower bush noted in the January 2026 failure suggests that these components are now nearing immediate replacement to maintain vehicle stability and prevent uneven tyre. Furthermore, the January 2026 advisory noted both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edges, indicating potential alignment issues or simply neglected consumable maintenance.