2013 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · BD63 NFG

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a clean pass on 25 August 2025 at 110,770 miles. However, the history reveals a period of significant mechanical neglect just prior to this pass. Only four days before the successful test, the car failed on multiple critical fronts including a split nearside CV boot, a fractured offside front coil spring, excessively worn suspension arm bushes, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. While these issues appear to have been rectified, the cluster of failures in a single visit suggests a reactive maintenance approach rather than proactive care. The mileage pattern is consistent and typical for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. The record shows steady accumulation from 86,168 miles in August 2022 to 110,770 miles in August 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered long periods of standing, which often leads to accelerated rubber degradation and seized components. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows roughly 8,000 miles driven, aligning perfectly with the historical trend of the car. A buyer must scrutinise the front end suspension thoroughly during a physical inspection. Given the 2025 failure of the coil spring and arm bushes, it is essential to check for remaining play or uneven tyre wear that might indicate incomplete repairs. The parking brake should also be tested to ensure the previous adjustment was effective, as it had previously fallen below legal efficiency requirements. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding a worn offside front tyre suggests alignment issues may have existed, which warrants a check of the current tyre tread patterns across the axle.