2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · LC16 WDT

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The latest test in January 2026 at 61,742 miles flagged pitted and scored brake discs on both axles, alongside heavily perished and cracked rear tyres. While the car passed, the recurring nature of the brake issues across five consecutive years suggests that the owner only replaces components when they reach the MOT failure threshold rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use city car, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between June 2024 and January 2026, where the vehicle covered 15,497 miles in just eighteen months. Prior to this, the car sat significantly between 2021 and 2022, covering only 1,088 miles. This intermittent usage often explains the accelerated corrosion on brake rotors and the perishing of rubber components noted in the 2026 record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the persistent pitting and scoring on the discs indicate either exposure to corrosive road salts or long periods of inactivity. The 2026 advisory regarding perished rear tyres confirms that the rubber is degrading due to age regardless of remaining tread depth. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and boots for cracking, as the low-mileage, high-age profile often leads to dry rot that the MOT does not always catch until structural failure occurs.