2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FT16 FVL

The 2025‑07‑22 MOT passed the 2016 Skoda Fabia at 170,024 miles, confirming it remains roadworthy despite minor defects. The recurring oil misting on both front shock absorbers, the worn and pitted rear brake discs, and the slightly distorted wheels indicate a stable but deteriorating condition rather than improvement. The mileage trajectory shows rapid accumulation for a ten‑year‑old vehicle: from 66,680 miles in July 2021 to 170,024 miles by July 2025 represents an average of over 25,000 miles per year, with the steepest jump occurring between 2021 and 2025. The interval from 2021 to 2022 (94,502 to 122,446 miles) adds roughly 28,000 miles in two years, further confirming intensive use. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension bushes and shock absorbers for oil leakage and excessive play, examine the rear brake discs for pitting and remaining thickness, and check the wheel rims for distortion and tyre tread depth, which has repeatedly fallen below the 1.6 mm legal limit. Finally, the buyer ought to verify that the windscreen damage does not impair visibility and that no structural rust compromises the vehicle’s integrity, while confirming that suspension components are not binding and that brake calipers operate freely.