2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · BL18 GDX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 95,728 miles, it failed that same day due to a leaking water pump and imbalanced rear brakes. The recurrence of issues such as excessive handbrake travel and leaking shock absorbers across multiple years indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults when they reached a point of failure or significant advisory status, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 95,728 miles over eight years averages to approximately 12,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 2,851 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the car has been used regularly, which explains the progressive wear on components like brake pads and suspension bushes noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The records repeatedly flagged worn suspension arm bushes and misting shock absorbers, which often require complete assembly replacement to maintain handling geometry. The offside front brake binding and imbalanced rear brakes noted in 2026 necessitate a check of the calipers and wheel cylinders for seized or uneven wear. Additionally, the corrosion on the rear back box second skin noted in early 2025 should be monitored closely to ensure surface rust has not progressed into the structural members of the chassis.