2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · GF59 UNS

The vehicle presents a broadly stable but aged maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT passed on 28 November 2025 at 158,856 miles. That test flagged a perished nearside rear tyre, a defective offside stop lamp lens, and a damaged nearside front upper Macpherson strut mounting. None of these are immediate failures, yet the strut mounting advisory points to front suspension wear that a buyer should verify in person. The pattern across the last three years shows recurring but manageable faults rather than a sudden decline, suggesting the car has been kept running without major neglect. The mileage progression is consistent with light-to-moderate annual use. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the car covered roughly 15,252 miles in two years, then added 15,130 miles in the following twelve months to November 2025. That jump is noticeable but not extreme for a small petrol hatchback, and it aligns with the wear items flagged in the 2024 and 2025 tests. There are no obvious gaps in the record that would suggest long-term standing or clocking concerns. The 2023 failure is the most technically significant entry. On 28 November 2023 at 134,042 miles, the tester recorded a fractured offside front coil spring, excessive offside rear wheel play, rear brake imbalance, and an oil leak. The car passed the following day at the same mileage, indicating these items were repaired promptly. Even so, a buyer should inspect the front suspension closely, particularly the nearside coil spring and both top mounts, and check the offside rear hub for play under load. The 2022 test also noted corroded front and rear coil springs and binding rear service brakes, so corrosion and caliper drag remain a risk on a car of this age and mileage. Brake and exhaust condition deserve attention as well. Front discs have been flagged as worn and pitted in both 2022 and 2023, and the 2023 test recorded a minor exhaust gas leak at the front flexi. Combined with the rear brake imbalance and binding noted in 2022 and 2023, this suggests the braking system has seen sustained use without a full replacement cycle. A buyer should measure disc thickness, check for lipping, and assess whether the handbrake still holds firmly on a slope. The oil leak advisory from 2023 may have been minor at the time, yet any fresh staining around the engine or gearbox should be investigated before purchase.