2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FX65 NTK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 67,821 miles, it had failed just two days prior at 67,798 miles. This recent failure highlighted an inoperative engine management indicator light and oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. The fact that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure suggests a minimum-standard approach to basic vehicle upkeep. At 11 years old with 67,821 miles, the Fabia averages approximately 6,166 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows consistent annual growth, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 8,300 miles recorded between early 2025 and 2026. This low usage means that rubber components and suspension bushings are subject to age-related degradation despite low mileage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows a recurring pattern of wear in the arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages. These issues were flagged in 2024 and escalated to a failure in 2025, indicating the front-end assembly is nearing the end of its service. The nearside rear shock absorber also requires close monitoring for further leaking, as the reported misting often precedes a total seal failure. Furthermore, the reported engine management light failure from January 2026 should be verified with a diagnostic tool to ensure no underlying sensor faults or emission issues remain cleared solely to pass the test.