2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · AV65 BDF

The most recent MOT, carried out on 14 July 2026, was passed but flagged an advisory that the off‑side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and shows edge wear. Over the preceding five years the car has alternated between clean passes and a series of advisories, with a single failure in July 2022 for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush. Apart from that failure the trend is relatively stable; however the recurrence of suspension‑related advisories, tyre condition warnings and brake‑binding notes suggests that wear items are approaching the end of their service life and should be monitored closely. At 61 619 mi the Fabia averages roughly 5 600 mi per year, which is well below the typical usage for a vehicle of its age. Such low mileage can be indicative of periods of limited use or prolonged storage, both of which can accelerate age‑related degradation such as tyre perishing, battery sulphation and corrosion of suspension bushings even when the mileage is modest. There are no obvious spikes in mileage that would point to a period of heavy abuse, but the low annual run‑off means that consumables may have aged more than the distance travelled would suggest. Prospective buyers should give particular attention to the tyre fleet. The off‑side front tyre is near the legal tread limit and the rear tyres were previously noted as slightly damaged or perishing; inspect all four for sidewall cracking, dry rot and uneven wear, and be prepared to replace them if the tread depth is below 3 mm or if any cracking is evident. The suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged repeatedly – the nearside front bush was deemed excessively worn in 2022 and the off‑side front bush still shows wear – so a thorough check of the front suspension for play, clunking noises over bumps and uneven tyre wear is essential. The brake‑binding advisories on both rear wheels suggest the calipers may be sticking; test for pedal pulsation, uneven brake feel or a dragging sensation when stationary, and consider a brake fluid flush and possible caliper refurbishment or replacement. The minor deformation of the nearside front sill, while not currently compromising structural rigidity, should be inspected for any progression, and the windscreen damage noted in 2021 and 2024 should be examined to ensure it has not worsened or impaired the driver’s view. Given the vehicle’s age and low mileage, time‑based maintenance is as important as mileage‑based service. Verify the condition of the 12 V battery – a load test will reveal any loss of capacity that can arise from long periods of inactivity – and check that the coolant, brake and gearbox fluids have been changed within the recommended intervals, as fluids can deteriorate even when the car is rarely driven. Look for signs of corrosion on the under‑tray, chassis and suspension mounting points, especially where the under‑tray was noted as fitted, and confirm that the service book contains regular oil changes and any required timing‑belt or chain inspections. A comprehensive test drive listening for any suspension clunks, brake shudder, or unusual engine noises will help confirm that the car remains mechanically sound and that the identified advisories have not progressed into serious faults.