2015 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · WT15 OPL

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 January 2026 at 135,393 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The latest test showed no defects, and the prior failure on 5 January 2026 at 134,882 miles listed no defects either, indicating a administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven one. Across the five-year record from January 2023 to January 2026, every test returned a pass or a no-defect failure, with no advisories logged at any stage. The odometer climbed from 84,511 miles at the 4 January 2023 test to 135,393 miles by 12 January 2026, an accumulation of roughly 50,882 miles in three years or about 16,900 miles per year. This exceeds the implied annual average of 12,308 miles for the vehicle's age and reflects sustained high-use motoring. The clean record shows no testing gaps, with annual January examinations throughout, though the sparse defect data limits insight into wear patterns on consumables and mechanical items. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and absence of any advisory documentation. The lack of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, but testers often omit minor wear unless it breaches limits. Verify the 5 January 2026 failure cause with DVSA, as the no-defect entry may mask a documentation error or presentation issue. Given the 11-year age and 135,393 miles, expect imminent replacement of tyres, wiper blades, and possible exhaust emissions-related consumables. The owner maintained test compliance but the record alone proves nothing about interim servicing of drivetrain components.