2013 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · CV63 OSJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of mechanical degradation related to its low usage. While the car passed the September 2025 test at 18,110 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 18,107 miles. The failure identified multiple issues including binding brakes and worn suspension bushes across all four corners. Although these faults were addressed to achieve the subsequent pass, the recurrence of suspension wear suggests that components are reaching the end of their functional life despite age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,400 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 4,829 miles over a three-year period. This low mileage often indicates the vehicle sits for long periods rather than being used regularly. Such inactivity frequently leads to the specific mechanical issues noted in the record, such as brake pitting, calipers binding, and accelerated corrosion on exposed metal surfaces that are not kept clean by airflow. A buyer must carefully inspect the structural integrity of the vehicle during a physical viewing. The 2024 test flagged corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames as well as the lower suspension arms. While the tester noted these were not seriously weakened at the time, rust on load-bearing structures tends to progress over time. The buyer should also verify that the front brake discs were actually replaced following the pitting and scoring noted in 2025, and check the suspension bushes for any signs of fresh tearing or excessive movement.