2006 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · AF06 XCL

The most recent MOT on 2026-02-03 passed, but revealed several ongoing issues: front headlamp lenses slightly defective, both outer body sills bubbling and patched, rear brake discs worn and pitted, offside rear service brake binding, slight corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules, and high hand brake travel. A failure just five days prior on 2026-01-28 showed the same core problems—headlamp defects, corroded sills, worn brake discs, brake hose corrosion, and high hand brake travel—plus new failures: offside rear fog lamp and stop lamp not working, and two tyres in poor condition. This indicates a pattern of unresolved electrical and brake system issues, with no improvement between the two tests. Looking back, the recurring faults are consistent: rear brake discs and pads showing wear since 2023, brake hose corrosion since 2025, tyre damage since 2025, and structural corrosion in the sills since 2023. The 2025-01-27 failure confirmed significant structural corrosion in both sills, which was downgraded to non-critical in later tests—suggesting repairs were made or the damage stabilized. However, the brake and lighting issues persist without resolution. The vehicle has covered 205,850 miles over 20 years—roughly 10,300 miles per year. This is typical for its age and suggests regular use rather than long-term storage. There’s no indication of under-use; instead, the wear patterns reflect sustained driving, particularly on brakes, tyres, and bodywork. The trend shows no improvement in critical areas like braking, lighting, or corrosion.