2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Diesel · J7 LSB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in April 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a recent failure just four days prior to the pass. At 106,098 miles, the tester identified an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush. The fact that this was rectified immediately to achieve a pass at 106,118 miles indicates the owner is proactive in addressing MOT safety-related mechanical failures. At 106,118 miles over 14 years, the Fabia averages approximately 7,580 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is consistent, with roughly 6,000 miles recorded between the April 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,000 miles between May 2025 and 2026. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often causes degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the replacement arm arm was fitted correctly and that adjacent components have not suffered secondary wear. While the 2024 advisory noted a slightly loose exhaust silencer skin, the subsequent pass suggests this has not yet progressed to a structural failure of the exhaust system. Given the age of the car, close attention should also be paid to surface corrosion on the sills and structural mounting points, as these were not specifically highlighted in the recent records but remain common failure points for this model.