SKODA FABIA2016 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing wear in specific mechanical areas. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 49,287 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories regarding worn front brake discs and a worn lower rear suspension bush. This represents a progression from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating that components are reaching the end of their service life despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. Between September 2023 and August 2025, the car covered 11,305 miles, suggesting consistent but light usage. However, the gap of only 7,980 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests indicates a period of significantly lower activity. Such low annual mileage often leads to accelerated aging of rubber components and artwork hardware due to stagnation, which correlates with the issues appearing in later tests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the recurring brake and suspension faults. The off-side rear service brake was flagged as binding in both August 2024 and August 2025, a persistent issue that likely requires a caliper overhaul or slider pin lubrication to resolve properly. Furthermore, the off-side front suspension arm failed the test in 2024 due to excessive wear, followed by a nearside front arm bush advisory in 2025. The front brake discs are now noted as worn on both sides and will require replacement in the immediate future to maintain effective stopping performance.