2007 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · KF07 TYK

The 2022‑10‑31 MOT at 181,653 miles recorded a failure due to an ABS warning lamp, binding front service brake, seized handbrake caliper and parking brake efficiency below requirements, while the anti‑roll bar bush wear was noted as an advisory. The subsequent 2022‑11‑14 test, also at 181,659 miles, passed with only the anti‑roll bar bush wear and tyre sidewall damage recorded as minor advisories, indicating that the major mechanical faults were addressed but the recurring suspension wear persists, suggesting a trend that is partially improving yet still concerning. The vehicle’s 181,659 miles at 19 years of age equate to roughly 9,560 miles per year, which is typical for its class. Nevertheless, the MOT intervals reveal irregular usage: the 15‑month period from the 2021‑05‑17 pass (168,184 miles) to the 2022‑10‑31 failure (181,653 miles) represents a 13,469‑mile increase, and earlier gaps such as the 11‑month span from 2015‑02‑18 (93,020 miles) to 2016‑02‑10 (106,277 miles) add 13,257 miles, indicating periods of heavy use interspersed with likely idle time. A buyer should therefore examine the anti‑roll bar bushes and ball joints for excessive play, particularly the near‑side front and off‑side rear units repeatedly flagged since 2015, and verify that the handbrake caliper and rear brake assembly move freely. Inspection of the suspension arms, rubber bushes and constant‑velocity joint gaiters is essential, as is a detailed assessment of tyre condition, given the recurring sidewall cracking and occasional bulge noted across multiple tests.