2016 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · GU66 TSY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to deferred consumable maintenance. The most recent test on 24 October 2025 at 42,989 miles passed, but it introduced advisories for deteriorated front registration plates and perished rear tyres. While the car has passed its last two tests, the persistence of rubber component degradation suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, allowing age-related decay to supersede mileage-related wear. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per annum. However, a significant discrepancy exists in the records; a failure on 19 October 2023 recorded 52,294 miles, which is far higher than the current mileage of 42,989 miles recorded in 2025. This suggests either a data entry error or an odometer rollback that requires immediate verification. Aside from this anomaly, the usage pattern appears consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the most recent successful annual tests. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the 2023 failure flagged both lower suspension arm bushes as imminent. Although these were likely replaced, the low-use nature of the car often causes rubber to crack rather than wear out. The brake system also warrants attention; the 2023 failure for thin pads and pitted discs indicates that while the car does low miles, the metal components suffer from surface corrosion while sitting stationary. Furthermore, the recurring advisories for cracking on the rear tyres in both 2024 and 2025 indicate the rubber is becoming structurally unsound due to age and lack of movement, necessitating an immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.