2014 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · HN14 OGR

The most recent MOT from October 2025 shows a pass, but it followed a failure regarding the nearside front lower suspension arm bush being excessively worn and de-bonded. There is a clear and recurring mechanical pattern involving suspension arm bushes. The vehicle failed in October 2024 due to an offside rear bush issue, and then failed again in October 2025 with a nearside front bush issue. This suggests that while individual repairs are being made, the rubber components in the suspension system are reaching the end of their serviceable life across the chassis. The condition trend appears to be worsening. While the car is passing its tests, the failures are moving to different corners of the suspension, indicating a general degradation of rubber bushings rather than a single isolated fault. At approximately 68,297 miles, this 12-year-old Skoda has been driven roughly 5,691 miles per year. This is relatively low mileage for its age. While lower mileage often suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it can also mean the vehicle has spent long periods stationary. Rubber components like suspension bushes can perish or crack due to age and lack of movement just as easily as they do through heavy use.