2010 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FT10 VPM

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward developing suspension and steering wear. While the September 2023 test at 80,502 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged a worn offside front suspension arm bush and slight play in the nearside front steering linkage ball joint. These issues follow a more significant failure in October 2022 at 75,504 miles, where the car failed on a leaking offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder, imbalanced rear brakes, and multiple tyre defects including exposed cords. The transition from a major failure in 2022 to minor advisories in 2023 suggests a period of reactive repairs followed by the onset of standard component degradation. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage for a 2010 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The record shows a steady, gradual accumulation of distance, moving from 51,282 miles in June 2016 to 80,502 miles in September 2023. This low-mileage profile often implies less frequent mechanical stress but can lead to secondary issues such as component seizure or rubber perishability. The data is relatively consistent, though the gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests shows the vehicle was driven more heavily during that specific period, covering roughly 7,000 miles compared to the lower annual averages seen in earlier years. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the front-end steering and suspension geometry. The recurring advisories regarding steering linkage ball joints and suspension bushes since 2022 suggest these components are reaching the end of their service life. The 2019 report also noted pitted and scored brake discs alongside an oil separator leak, so the current condition of the braking system and any evidence of engine oil weeping should be verified. Given the 2022 failure involving a leaking hydraulic brake cylinder, a thorough check of the rear brake calipers and lines is necessary to ensure no further hydraulic leaks or binding issues persist.