2010 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DG60 FGC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in June 2025 at 36,089 miles passed with advisories regarding corrosion on the nearside rear silencer and the nearside front power steering hose. This represents a stable trend compared to the 2024 failure, where the car struggled with an exhaust flexi leak and high handbrake travel, which appear to have been addressed before the subsequent pass. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 36,089 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,256 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the limited wear on certain drivetrain components, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber parts and fluid systems. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with roughly 1,753 miles driven between the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, suggesting the vehicle sits stationary for long periods which frequently correlates with the seizing and corrosion-related issues noted in the record. A buyer should specifically inspect the exhaust system and braking components, as these have been recurring faults. The tester flagged an offside front brake binding in 2023 and excessive handbrake travel in both 2023 and 2024, indicating the calipers or cables may be prone to sticking. Furthermore, the noted corrosion on the power steering pipe and silencer suggests that environmental oxidation is beginning to affect the underbody components. A physical inspection of the chassis for structural rust is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked long-term decay caused by lack of use.