2009 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · WU09 XTM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward minor wear-related defects. In the most recent test in April 2026 at 94,707 miles, the car passed with several advisories that indicate the beginning of component degradation. This follows a period of relatively clean records between 2023 and 2025, suggesting that the vehicle has remained in a stable condition until recent age-related items began requiring attention. The mileage profile is characteristically low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,571 miles per year. Between April 2023 and April 2026, the car covered only 4,128 miles, representing a very low usage rate of roughly 1,376 miles annually. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the hardening of rubber-based parts and seals, which may be consistent with the perishing tyre noted in the latest inspection entry. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension system and tyre condition. The most recent MOT flagged play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a nearside rear tyre that is both worn to the limit and perished. These issues suggest that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life due to age rather than distance travelled. The failure in 2024 regarding the rear passenger door opening mechanism should also be checked to ensure the hinges and internal cables are not seized or corroded from long periods of inactivity.