2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YB66 ACF

The 2016 Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 24 October 2025 at 31,410 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior to that, the October 2024 and October 2023 tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 24 October 2024 at 27,419 miles, reversed the next day at 27,441 miles with a pass and no defects logged. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical norms for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 18,937 miles in October 2022, rising to 23,368 by October 2023, 27,441 by October 2024, and 31,410 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 3,100 to 4,500 miles per year. The low annual use implies light commuting or extended standing periods, though no major gaps exist between annual tests. A clean MOT history with zero advisories across five years means the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural integrity have drawn no tester concern to date. The absence of corrosion or exhaust emissions flags points to sheltered storage or careful upkeep by previous owners. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills and subframe for hidden rust, given the car's age and likely static intervals. Verify the brake calipers are free and the tyres have aged without cracking from low mileage. The 2024 fail-with-no-defect anomaly warrants a check of the original test certificate to rule out a clerical error.