2020 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · FL70 MBO

The 2020 Skoda Fabia presents a worsening maintenance trend, culminating in the most recent MOT on 26 September 2025 at 42,249 miles. While the vehicle passed this inspection, the tester flagged several items requiring imminent attention. Front brake discs are worn, pitted, or scored, and the front pads are wearing thin. The offside front shock absorber shows a light misting of oil, indicating early seal degradation, while the nearside rear inner tyre is worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. These findings suggest deferred maintenance, as the vehicle passed cleanly just a year prior. The recorded mileage of 42,249 miles equates to roughly 7,000 miles per year, which is typical for a six-year-old vehicle. The mileage progression shows steady accumulation, moving from 26,147 miles in August 2023 to 30,553 miles in August 2024, and reaching 42,249 miles by September 2025. This indicates consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing, meaning wear on consumables like brakes and tyres aligns directly with the distance covered. A buyer should closely inspect the front braking system and suspension components. The recurring mention of front brake disc wear, first noted as worn but not excessively in the August 2024 failure at 30,553 miles and escalating to worn, pitted, or scored by September 2025, points to aggressive driving or delayed pad replacement causing metal-on-metal contact. The oil misting on the offside front shock absorber demands a physical check for damping efficiency and potential structural failure. Tyre condition remains a persistent concern; the August 2024 failure at 30,553 miles highlighted multiple tyre cuts and a structural bulge, and the most recent test flagged uneven rear tyre wear. This pattern suggests the previous owner frequently drove on damaged roads or neglected wheel alignment and tyre replacements.