2011 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · HW11 FUT

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend following a period of mechanical instability. The most recent test on 11 June 2025 at 61,345 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a nearside rear nail in the tyre. This represents an improvement over the 2023 failure where critical suspension components failed to meet standards, indicating that the previous owner addressed the identified faults and has maintained a clean-sheet record for the last two annual tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 912 miles recorded between June 2024 and June 2025, and 953 miles prior. While this low mileage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber components and seals, which can perish regardless of the distance driven. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the 2022 and 2023 records highlighted recurring issues with the offside track rod end and anti-roll bar ball joints. Although these were reportedly repaired, the tester should verify there is no remaining play in the steering linkage and that the dust boots are intact. Given the low mileage and high age, it is also vital to check for corrosion on the brake discs and exhaust system, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from surface rust and seized calipers more than those used daily.