2005 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · WV55 AOB

The 2024-05-29 test at 50,490 miles failed, indicating the vehicle is not currently roadworthy; maintenance trend is worsening as repeated failures on tyres, emissions and misfiring follow a series of earlier passes. The vehicle is 21 years old with 50,490 miles, averaging 2,404 miles per year, which is low; however, mileage spikes between 2020‑2021 (5,102 miles in 11 months) and 2022‑2023 (2,486 miles in 11 months) suggest periods of intensive use, while many earlier years show minimal change, indicating a mixed usage pattern. The history shows persistent slight play in both front outer track‑rod end ball joints since June 2019, edge‑worn tyres, recurring headlamp aim and levelling device faults, and a recent misfire and emission failure, all pointing to potential suspension wear, tyre condition, braking or engine issues that a buyer must verify. In person, the buyer should examine the suspension bushes and ball joints for excessive movement, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, test brake function for binding or worn discs, inspect the exhaust and engine for misfire causes, and look for structural rust or corrosion, especially around the chassis and wheel arches, while confirming any remedial work undertaken since the last failed test.