2020 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · EU70 FPF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the braking system. The most recent test in June 2026 at 82,521 miles flagged the front brake discs as worn, pitted, and scored. This represents a clear progression from the September 2025 test at 71,415 miles, where the discs were merely noted as worn. While the car passed the inspection, the surface degradation of the rotors suggests they are nearing the end of their operational life. The mileage accumulation is consistently high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,754 miles per year. Between September 2024 and June 2026, the car covered 29,704 miles in under twenty months, indicating heavy use or frequent motorway mileage. This high rate of use puts accelerated stress on mechanical components compared to lower-average examples. The clean record from the 2024 test at 52,817 miles suggests a period of good upkeep, but the subsequent entries highlight rapid wear patterns on moving parts. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front braking assembly to assess the depth of the pitting on the discs. Given the recurring nature of this fault, the calipers should be checked for uneven wear or signs of sticking as well. The 2023 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn to the edge indicates past alignment issues or suspension neglect, which should be verified by checking the current tyre wear patterns and the suspension bushes and shocks for premature play, as the high mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and damping units.