2010 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · BT60 XCP

This 2010 Skoda Fabia has covered 48,449 miles, which averages to just over 3,000 miles per year. While this is significantly lower than average for a 16-year-old vehicle, such low usage can be a double-edged sword; it suggests light use, but can also imply long periods of sitting idle, which can lead to perished rubber components and seized parts. The recent MOT history shows a concerning trend of worsening condition. While the vehicle had clean records in 2023 and 2024, the last two years show a pattern of recurring issues. Specifically, both the 2025 and 2026 tests flagged front tyre wear issues. Most importantly, the most recent failure in January 2026 involved a fractured nearside front coil spring alongside the tyre issues. The mechanical trend is clearly regressing. The jump from a clean MOT in 2024 to multiple defects in 2025 and 2026 suggests that maintenance may have been neglected or that age-related degradation is finally catching up with the car. The fact that the tyres were flagged for being worn on the edges suggests potential alignment issues or suspension wear, which is supported by the broken coil spring. The low mileage does not automatically guarantee a better car in this instance, as the recent failures suggest the vehicle is starting to require more frequent attention to safety-critical components.