2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · FM18 XPH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 51,104 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. The progression of the offside front shock absorber from a light misting in 2023 to a serious fluid leak in 2025 indicates that suspension components were allowed to deteriorate significantly before being addressed at the point of safety-critical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The car covered 9,625 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 9,077 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, yet the recurring issues with perished rubber components, specifically tyres and wipers, suggest the vehicle may sit for extended periods or suffer from environmental neglect despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record flagged excessively worn suspension arm pins and bushes in 2024. Although the shock absorber was replaced recently, the integrity of the remaining steering components should be verified for play or uneven wear. The braking system also shows a history of thin pads and worn discs across multiple years, suggesting that components are often run until the absolute end of their service life. The condition of the tyres remains a point of concern due to repeated advisories for cracking and perishing. These faults across 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicate the rubber compound is failing due to age rather than tread depth. A physical inspection should check for sidewall cracking and ensure the nearside windscreen washer is now fully functional, as the previous owner failed to rectify basic visibility items before the final passing test.