2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · AX16 CAA

The 2016 Skoda Fabia most recently passed its MOT test on 14 October 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, confirming that on the day of examination the vehicle met all DVSA roadworthiness standards. Looking at the broader pattern of results, the car has now produced four consecutive passes across the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 test cycles, with the only previous blemish being a failed test on 2 November 2022 that, crucially, did not record any defect categories against the vehicle. This absence of advisory items in successive tests is a strong indicator of a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition, suggesting that wear-related items such as braking components, tyres, suspension joints and exhaust systems have either been replaced proactively or have not yet reached advisory thresholds. The trend therefore reads as consistently stable rather than deteriorating, which is reassuring for any prospective buyer reviewing the official record. With a recorded mileage of 75,222 miles spread across approximately ten years of service, this Fabia is averaging around 7,500 miles per year, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a small family hatchback of this age. There is no evidence in the MOT history of wildly inconsistent annual accumulations, which means the wear profile of consumables such as brake pads, discs, clutches and tyres is likely to be even and proportionate rather than subject to the heavy-duty accelerated wear often seen on vehicles covering very high mileages. Equally, the car does not appear to have been left standing for extended periods, which removes the most common concerns associated with low-mileage examples such as severe corrosion of brake discs, seized calipers, perished rubber components and battery degradation. This average rate of use generally allows service intervals to track calendar time reasonably well, supporting consistent oil and fluid replacement. Given that the MOT record is notably clean, with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension, corrosion or exhaust components across four consecutive passes, a physical inspection becomes the principal means of confirming continued roadworthiness. On a test drive, pay close attention to any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Fabia is known for wear in the front anti-roll bar bushes and drop links at this age and mileage, and listen for any grinding or rubbing from the front brakes that could suggest a binding caliper or excessively worn pads. Check the steering for vagueness or uneven self-centring, which may indicate top mount or track rod wear. At idle, listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine on cold start, a known area to monitor on the 1.2 TSI petrol units fitted to this generation, and watch for any visible blue or black smoke from the exhaust indicating oil or fuel system concerns. On the practical side, although the mileage is moderate, the vehicle is still ten years old and therefore subject to calendar-based degradation regardless of distance covered. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall perishing and cracking rather than solely tread depth, as aged rubber can lose integrity well before the legal wear limit is reached. The 12V battery should be load-tested, given that typical service life is five to six years and any original unit would now be well beyond its expected span. Brake discs, even if not flagged at MOT, should be examined for lipping and surface corrosion, and the fluid should be checked for moisture content, with a replacement advisable if the date stamp on the reservoir or service documentation exceeds two years. Finally, verify that the service book contains regular stamps at appropriate intervals, confirm the timing belt or chain replacement schedule has been observed according to manufacturer guidance, and inspect the underside, wheel arches and sill seams for any early signs of surface corrosion that have not yet progressed to an advisory level.