2021 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · AE05 FLY

The most recent MOT (29 July 2025) was passed, but it flagged the off‑side front tyre as being worn close to the legal limit (3 mm tread) and the near‑side front tyre similarly close to the limit (2 mm tread). These are the only items recorded for that test. A year earlier (27 August 2024) the MOT also passed, but it highlighted front‑brake wear – the discs were described as pitted or scored and the pads were already thin – together with the near‑side front tyre being close to the legal limit (3 mm tread). The brake wear note was not repeated in the latest test, suggesting it may have been addressed or that the condition was not deemed unsafe at the time of inspection. The recurring pattern is front‑tyre wear approaching the minimum legal tread depth. This indicates that the front suspension and steering components are being loaded enough to accelerate tyre loss, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and mileage but does warrant monitoring. The brake wear noted in 2024 has not re‑appeared in the 2025 report, which could mean the pads and discs have been replaced or have simply not reached a critical condition yet. Overall the trend appears stable – no new safety‑critical defects have emerged, but the tyre wear is a continuing issue that will need attention soon. At 35,930 mi over roughly five years the Fabia averages about 7,200 mi per year, which sits squarely in the normal range for a small hatchback. This mileage does not point to either excessive hard use or long periods of inactivity; it simply reflects typical everyday driving.