2017 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · AL05 AJS

The vehicle shows a recent decline in maintenance standards, transitioning from a period of clean inspections to multiple failures in May 2026. While the most recent test on 27 May 2026 at 65,481 miles resulted in a pass, the car failed just five days prior at 65,478 miles. The May 2026 failure highlighted significant issues with tyre condition, including exposed cords on the offside front tyre and insufficient tread on the nearside front, alongside parking brake inefficiency. Although the suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in both tests, the vehicle passed once these immediate tyre and brake concerns were addressed. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid-range usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 7,276 miles per year, moving from 35,466 miles in August 2021 to 65,481 miles in May 2026. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The absence of significant mileage gaps between 2020 and 2024 indicates the vehicle has been in consistent service, though the sudden cluster of defects in 2026 suggests a lapse in routine consumable maintenance. A prospective buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension system and braking components. The MOT records show a recurring trend of worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front at 65,478 and 65,481 miles. While these did not cause a failure in the most recent test, they represent an ongoing wear pattern that will eventually require replacement. The tester also noted pitted or scored front brake discs in both August 2024 and July 2020, which warrants a close check of the current disc thickness and surface integrity. The recent failure regarding the parking brake efficiency and the perishing nearside rear tyre suggests that basic upkeep of consumables has been neglected recently. Beyond the suspension and brakes, the buyer should inspect the condition of all four tyres and ensure the parking brake operates correctly through its full range. Given the history of worn brake discs and suspension bushes, checking for any underlying play in the steering or suspension components is advisable to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the May 2026 test.