2016 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · GF16 WPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding component wear items. The most recent test in October 2025 at 60,966 miles showed a pass following a failure due to an insecure exhaust clamp and a deteriorated offside front CV boot. While these faults were rectified to achieve passing, the presence of thin front brake pads and pitted discs during that same test suggests the previous owner only addressed components once they reached a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 41,950 miles and October 2024 at 55,141 miles, the car covered roughly 13,000 miles. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical strain on the drivetrain, though it often explains the premature degradation of rubber-based components as seen with the perishing tyres and worn bushes noted in the 2023 record. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record has repeatedly flagged issues with MacPherson strut pins, suspension arm bushes, and ball joints over the last three years. These recurring advisories indicate that the rubber components are failing due to age rather than distance. Furthermore, the offside front drive shaft must be checked for grease leakage to ensure the replacement of the severely deteriorated boot in 2025 was executed correctly. Given the history of binding nearside rear brakes back in 2022, a test drive is necessary to confirm the calipers are not currently seizing or causing uneven pad wear.