2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YF05 AEM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 5 June 2025 at 66,444 miles. The record shows a clean bill of health with no defects or advisories noted during the last three successful tests. While the car failed its tests on 4 June 2025 and 6 July 2023, the immediate passes on the following days suggest these were minor issues rectified quickly. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,164 miles per year. A significant gap in usage appears between July 2023 and June 2024, where the odometer moved only 273 miles from 60,315 to 60,588. The car then covered 5,856 miles in the year leading up to the June 2025 test. This pattern suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Low-mileage cars of this vintage often suffer from deterioration that is not captured in a standard MOT. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check for binding calipers caused by inactivity. Rubber components, including suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls, may have perished due to age rather than wear. The lack of recorded advisories is positive, but the low usage increases the risk of seized calipers or degraded fluids. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills to ensure that lack of use has not masked creeping corrosion. Checking the battery health and oil condition is essential given the sporadic mileage patterns.