2013 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DE13 RBV

A long-term record of roadworthiness was punctuated by a significant failure in October 2024 involving four dangerous tyres, though the vehicle passed later that day. Between 2018 and 2023, the record shows a stable trend of compliance with almost no defects recorded, indicating that the recent tyre failures were a departure from the vehicle's previous testing history. The accumulation of 136,622 miles over thirteen years represents a typical usage pattern of approximately 10,509 miles per year. This mileage indicates that the vehicle has undergone standard wear and tear on its drivetrain and chassis components. At this stage of its life, the integrity of suspension bushings and engine mounts typically requires closer scrutiny as they reach the end of their expected service life. Specific attention must be paid to the steering system, as the offside front track rod end ball joint was recorded with slight play during the October 2024 inspection. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for knocking or clicking sounds when maneuvering at low speeds and check for any instability or wandering in the steering feel. Given the previous dangerous failure of all four tyres due to structural lumps and tread wear, a thorough physical inspection of the current tyres is necessary to verify their condition and tread depth. The buyer should specifically look for uneven wear on the inner or outer edges of the front tyres, which may indicate that the play in the track rod end is affecting the vehicle's wheel alignment.