2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DF17 WXG

The 2017 Skoda Fabia presents a broadly sound mechanical picture, but the most recent MOT on 28 July 2025 at 44,753 miles reveals a shift from its previously clean record. The vehicle passed, yet the tester flagged front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, alongside a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. These advisories indicate the car has moved beyond its early, defect-free years into a phase where age-related wear is beginning to surface. The maintenance trend is stable but not improving, with minor brake and suspension items requiring monitoring. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Covering just 44,753 miles since 2017 equates to roughly 4,973 miles per year, well below the UK average. The record shows steady, incremental use: 27,912 miles in August 2021, 30,475 in August 2022, 34,034 in July 2023, 40,588 in July 2024, and 44,753 in July 2025. That final jump of 4,165 miles in twelve months is the largest single-year increase in the record, suggesting a change in ownership or usage pattern. No gaps or anomalies appear in the annual testing cycle, confirming consistent registration and use. The recurring theme across the MOT history centres on the braking system. In July 2024 at 40,588 miles, the tester noted slight lipping to both front brake discs and pitting to both rear discs, plus cracking on the nearside rear tyre sidewall. By July 2025, the front discs had deteriorated further to a worn and pitted condition. This progression suggests the braking components have endured sustained use without replacement and should be inspected in person for disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation. The nearside front shock absorber oil misting, while not yet a failure, warrants a physical check for damping performance and potential seal degradation. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on three areas. First, examine all four brake discs and pads for scoring, lipping, and uneven wear, paying particular attention to the fronts given the advisory history. Second, assess the front suspension by checking the nearside shock absorber for oil seepage and testing rebound behaviour over a short drive. Third, inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking, especially the nearside rear, and verify the age of all rubber components given the vehicle's low annual mileage and potential for perishing through standing. The clean MOT record from 2021 to 2023 confirms the car was well maintained in its middle years, but the emerging brake and suspension wear in the last two tests signals that consumable replacement work is now due.