2015 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · DL15 YAY

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from clean records to emerging wear. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 56,498 miles resulted an advisory for a corroded offside rear coil spring. This marks a departure from the previous three-year period between 2022 and 2024, where the car passed with no recorded defects or advisories. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,136 miles per year. Data between October 2022 at 40,014 miles and October 2025 at 56,498 miles shows a consistent usage pattern of roughly 5,500 miles annum. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components and accelerated corrosion due to vehicle sitting for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension to assess the extent of the corrosion on the coil springs. The corroded spring flagged in the 2025 test indicates that structural integrity is beginning to fail, which often precedes a snapped spring or uneven handling. Inspection should also focus on perished perished rubber bushings and pitting on brake discs, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related oxidation rather than mechanical wear.