2010 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · WV10 ECY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 02 May 2025 at 97,648 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just nine days prior on 23 April 2025 at 97,644 miles. This brief failure suggests a minor rectifyable item, such as a blown bulb or a sensor, which was addressed immediately before the re-test. Since 2022, the car has maintained a consistent passing record, indicating a reliable level of upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. Between April 2022 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 10,222 miles, showing steady intervals of roughly 3,000 to 3,500 miles annually. This low annual usage suggests light road use, which typically reduces the wear on heavy drivetrain components, brake assemblies, and suspension bushings. The lack of significant mileage gaps indicates the car has not been left stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber seals and internal fluids. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common failure points for this generation of Fabia. Given the age of the vehicle, check for structural corrosion on the rear sills and front suspension mounting points, where rust often develops before it becomes an MOT failure. Despite the low mileage, inspect the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking, as rubber ages regardless of tread depth. Additionally examine the brake discs for surface pitting or glazing to ensure that the low usage hasn't allowed the components to corrode from inactivity.