2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · WT16 OVP

The 2016 Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 July 2025 at 65,280 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across five consecutive annual examinations. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 6,500 miles against the vehicle's ten-year life, a figure consistent with typical private use. The records show steady, moderate accumulation: 22,397 miles in July 2021, 28,235 in July 2022, 39,826 in July 2023, 51,839 in June 2024, and 65,280 in July 2025. No abrupt jumps or dormant gaps appear. The DVSA data carries no advisories or failures at any stage, so the history offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. Five passes with zero advisories mean the tester logged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, or failing brake components, but MOT snapshots miss intermittent faults and early-stage deterioration. Examine brake disc thickness, coil spring condition, and underbody corrosion at the sills and subframes, as these areas escape detection between annual tests. Given the low yearly use, check for perished rubber mounts and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing. The odometer suggests light duty, yet the absence of any flagged items provides no prior warning signs to chase. Verify service history independently to confirm fluids and timing belt intervals were met.