2011 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · DA60 HLZ

The Skoda Fabia passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 199,845 miles, but the record shows a clearly worsening maintenance trend. One day earlier, on 11 May 2026 at 199,843 miles, the car failed on a parking brake efficiency below 50%, both front position lamps dead, an offside stop lamp out, excessively worn anti-roll bar bushes both fronts, a nearside front suspension arm bush likely to detach, and worn front tyres. The owner corrected the lighting and brake faults overnight yet left the suspension bushes, front tyres, rear shock damping, and axle corrosion as live advisories. That pattern points to reactive, minimal-cost upkeep rather than planned servicing. At roughly 13,323 miles per year, this 2011 Fabia carries high mileage for its age and the 15-year odometer reading of 199,845 confirms steady heavy use. The gaps between tests are annual and unbroken, with 164,084 miles in April 2024, 181,601 by April 2025, and 199,845 by May 2026. The near-18,000-mile jump in the final year suggests increased commuting or delivery work. Prior to 2026 the history stayed clean apart from scored front brake discs in 2023 and 2024 and an offside front shock damping loss noted in 2024, all minor against the sudden cluster of failures in May 2026. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes directly, since the May 2026 test flagged near-detachment on the nearside and excessive wear both sides. The offside rear shock absorber showed reduced damping in both 2024 and 2026, so expect worn dampers across the rear axle. The rear integral body structure carries corrosion at the axle, not yet structural but a watch item for future MOTs. Front tyres were on the legal edge in both May 2026 tests and need immediate replacement. Verify the parking brake now meets efficiency after the fix, and check all lamps function. Given the high mileage and late-stage neglect, budget for full suspension bush renewal and a brake system review before relying on the car daily.