2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FV17 AAJ

The 2025‑12‑16 MOT passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness, though the same‑day failure on 67,398 miles revealed a seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc and excessive play in the offside front track rod end, indicating that recent remedial work has restored compliance. The vehicle’s 67,399 miles at nine years of age yield an average of 7,489 miles per year, which is typical for its class; however, the interval from the 2022‑02‑09 test at 42,732 miles to the 2023‑01‑13 test at 49,819 miles shows an acceleration to 7,087 miles in eleven months, and the period from 2025‑01‑09 (62,222 miles) to the 2025‑12‑16 test (67,399 miles) adds another 5,177 miles over eleven months, confirming a steady but not anomalous mileage build‑up. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear brake disc for cracks or corrosion, verify that the offside front track rod end movement is within tolerance, examine suspension arm bushes and pins for excessive play, assess tyre tread and side‑wall perishing, and confirm that the recent pass followed effective repair of the brake and steering components; any residual rust on the chassis or structural members should also be checked, as no prior advisories indicated major corrosion.