2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · WR09 YTA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and shows a stable maintenance trend following a period of recurring mechanical neglect. The most recent test in August 2025 at 109,726 miles recorded no defects, suggesting that the current owner has addressed long-standing issues. This clean result follows a failure in August 2024 due to failed rear stop lamps, which were rectified immediately to secure a pass. While the history shows frequent advisories, the present state of the vehicle appears maintained. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, with annual inspections maintained consistently since 2014. The jump from 89,542 miles in 2020 to 109,726 miles in 2025 shows a steady rate of use. However, the low annual mileage relative to the seventeen years likely contributed to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evident in the inspection records. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, as this has been a recurring point of failure. Records show worn front suspension arm bushes and ball joint dust covers flagged between 2021 and 2023. The 2023 test also noted a distorted nearside front road wheel, which could indicate a previous impact or an alignment issue that should be checked. The brake system also warrants a look, as pitted discs and thin pads were noted in 2015 and 2021, indicating a tendency toward corrosion during periods of inactivity. Tyre management has historically been a weakness for this vehicle, with multiple failures for tread depth below the legal limit in 2018 and 2019. The 2023 advisory noted all four tyres were cracking or perishing and showed sidewall damage. While the current MOT is clean, the buyer must verify the age and structural condition of the current tyres to ensure they have not perished due to the low mileage. General underbody inspection for corrosion is also advised, though no structural rust has been recorded in the provided history.