2021 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · GD21 PKC

Three MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Skoda Fabia, all of which resulted in passes with no advisory-free runs outside the most recent entry. The defining mechanical observation is the front inner tyre advisory issued on 14 January 2026, which flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. Uneven inner-edge wear on a paired axle is typically a geometry-driven symptom rather than a simple consumable issue, so although the car has passed every test cleanly, this single advisory does warrant a closer look at the suspension and steering geometry before purchase. The two prior tests in January 2024 and January 2025 were passed with no defects recorded, indicating a stable roadworthiness record up to that point with no advisories, failures, or recurring component flags. The recorded mileage of 28,633 miles over approximately five years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,700 miles, which is considerably below the typical mileage for a car of this age. The mileage progression between tests has been consistent, with no recorded gaps in annual testing and no dramatic jumps that would suggest missed readings or extended off-road periods. Lower annual mileage of this nature generally means reduced wear on major drivetrain components, but it can also allow consumables such as brake discs, pads, and tyres to age or suffer from standing-related degradation rather than use-related wear. The front inner tyre advisory already recorded is consistent with this pattern, as low-mileage cars that are used predominantly on short urban runs can develop uneven wear due to kerbing, alignment drift, or simply age-hardening of the rubber compound. A prospective buyer should begin the physical inspection by closely examining both front tyres for uneven inner-edge wear, as the advisory implies the offside and nearside items are both affected. If the inner shoulder is more worn than the outer, this points towards negative camber, worn lower suspension arms, perished top mounts, or sagging coil springs, all of which are common on Fabias of this generation. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and pay particular attention to any steering pull to one side under braking, which would suggest geometry has moved beyond acceptable limits. A vibration through the steering wheel at speed or a wandering feeling on the motorway would reinforce concerns that the underlying cause of the tyre wear has not been rectified. Given the pattern of even inner-edge wear on both front tyres, it is advisable to have a four-wheel alignment check and a suspension geometry inspection carried out prior to purchase, as the advisory alone does not confirm whether the cause has been addressed. The brake system has not attracted any advisory or defect entries across the three recorded tests, but at this mileage the brake discs may be approaching their second or third pad change, so a physical inspection of disc lipping and pad material thickness is worthwhile. The exhaust, underbody, and subframe areas have not been flagged for corrosion, which is a positive indicator given the Fabia is now five years old. Finally, with the tyres clearly near the end of their legal life, budget for a matching pair of replacements on the front axle should form part of any purchase negotiation.