2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FV65 RCF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 22 July 2026 at 112,210 miles resulted in a failure due to a nearside front drive shaft CV boot, a failed position lamp, and a frayed rear seat belt. While the car passed the retest days later, the presence of a severely deteriorated CV boot suggests that mechanical components are only addressed once they reach a point of imminent failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage noted between April 2022 (49,230 miles) and July 2025 (98,042 miles), where the car covered nearly 49,000 miles in three years. Prior to this period, the vehicle saw much lower usage, covering only about 22,000 miles in its first four years of life, which likely explains the perishing of rubber components and tyres noted in the earlier records. A buyer should closely inspect the braking and suspension systems, as the history shows recurring issues with these components. The tester flagged thin brake pads and pitted discs across multiple years in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025. Furthermore, the 2023 test identified worn bushes on the lower rear suspension arms and front suspension arm pins. Given the recent failure of the CV boot, a physical inspection of the drivesshaft is required to check for grease leakage and to ensure the replacement has not caused secondary damage to the internal joint.