2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI 1.0L Petrol · FG22 MVM

The defining mechanical story for this 2022 Skoda Fabia is a consistent pattern of tyre-sidewall perishing flagged across consecutive MOT tests, with no other structural, brake, or suspension advisories recorded. The most recent test on 7 May 2026 returned a pass with a single advisory noting slight damage, cracking, or perishing on all four tyres, building directly on the previous May 2025 pass where every tyre position was individually flagged with the same defect description under section 5.2.3 (d) (ii) of the inspection manual. The persistence of this advisory across both recorded tests points towards an environmental or storage-related degradation factor rather than a single isolated wear event, and any prospective buyer should treat the tyres as a known imminent replacement item rather than a passing concern. Recorded mileage stands at 16,611 miles against an age of roughly four years, giving an annual accumulation of approximately 4,153 miles, which is well below the typical usage rate for a car of this age and class. Such light annual mileage generally translates to reduced wear on friction components such as brake discs and pads, lower stress on the clutch and drivetrain, and less cumulative loading on suspension bushes and coil springs. However, low-mileage vehicles that have not been regularly exercised over their four-year life can suffer from dried-out rubber components, stale lubricants, and degraded underbody protection, which is consistent with the cracking advisories observed here. The mileage progression between tests, covering roughly one year between May 2025 and May 2026, appears broadly proportionate with no evidence of an erratic or contradictory odometer reading. Given that the tyres have now been flagged at both tests for sidewall perishing, a physical inspection of all four tyres should be the first priority before purchase, paying particular attention to the sidewalls for hairline cracks, ozone checking, and any bulging or brittleness in the rubber compound. Even if the tread depth remains legal, perished sidewalls are a valid MoT failure at any time and tyres showing this level of UV or age-related degradation should be replaced as a set rather than individually. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as low mileage does not always correlate with sound bushes on a Fabia of this generation, and check for any wandering or pulling in the steering that could indicate worn track rod ends. Finally, confirm the production date of any replacement tyres fitted since the last test, as fitting brand-new premium tyres will resolve the advisory but only if the underlying storage or usage pattern has not continued to age the replacement set prematurely.