2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · YL02 AJX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance record despite its age. The most recent MOT test on 27 March 2023 at 126,083 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards. While the history shows failures in both 2022 and 2023, these appear to have been last-minute issues that were rectified prior to the re-test, rather than a pattern of recurring mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,253 miles per year. Between March 2021 at 102,447 miles and March 2022 at 114,060 miles, the car covered 11,613 miles in a year, followed by another 12,023 miles in the following period up to the 2023 test. This more recent increase in usage suggests wear on the drivetrain and engine components is offset by the risk of rubber-based component degradation and corrosion due to long stationary periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the chassis and suspension components. The low-mileage history often hides structural rust in the sills and wheel arches, and aged suspension bushes can perish over time regardless of distance driven. Since the last MOT was over three years ago, the buyer must check the brake discs for pitting or binding calipers and verify the tyres for dry rot or age-related cracking. Given the age of the Skoda, a thorough check of the exhaust system is also necessary to ensure no significant corrosion has compromised the mounting points.