2017 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · GL67 UAT

The 2025‑12‑05 MOT at 34,812 miles recorded a fail, citing a near‑side front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached and excessive front brake pad wear, while the brake disc showed wear but was not excessive. The earlier tests were clean, but the presence of a fail indicates a worsening condition; prior to 2024 the vehicle showed no structural or brake defects, so the maintenance trend is deteriorating. The mileage trajectory shows a low annual average of about 3,868 miles for a nine‑year‑old 2017 Fabia, yet the last year alone added roughly 10,700 miles, moving from 24,106 miles in November 2024 to 34,812 miles in December 2025, a rapid accumulation that suggests intensified use or long periods of standing followed by high‑kilometre operation. Gaps between earlier tests reveal modest increases, such as the rise from 16,279 miles in November 2020 to 19,079 miles in December 2021, but the jump in the final year is markedly larger. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension components flagged in the latest test, examining the front arm pin and bush for play or corrosion, and verifying the condition of the front brake disc and pads, which have already shown thinning. Particular attention must also be given to the headlamp aim and lamp functionality, as the 2024 failure recorded mis‑aimed beams and inoperative stop and reversing lamps, and to any signs of structural rust or previous chassis alterations noted in the 2020 MOT. Given the combination of a recent suspension advisory, brake wear, and a history of lamp failures, the vehicle presents a mixed maintenance record; while mileage remains low, the recent rapid increase and the fail indicate that deferred repairs may have accumulated, making a thorough physical inspection essential before purchase.