2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YP54 BYX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT conducted on May 17, 2022 at 105,474 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows failures in 2020 and 2021, the subsequent clean passes without advisories suggest that the previous owner addressed identified faults effectively to maintain the vehicle. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per annum. Data shows a gap in usage between July 2020 at 87,612 miles and June 2021 at 96,482 miles, where the car covered fewer than 9,000 miles. This pattern of intermittent use suggests long periods standing which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components such as suspension bushes, seals, and brake hoses due to age rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody components, as low-mileage older cars are prone to hidden corrosion if left stationary. Despite the clean 2022 record, the inspector must check for rust on the sills and suspension mounting points. Given the time elapsed since the last recorded test, attention should also be paid to potentially seized brake calipers or perished tyres, which are common issues in vehicles that see low annual mileage over long durations.