2019 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · ME19 CFM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 27,781 miles noted an advisory for front brake discs that were pitted and scored. While the car passed, this follows a period of mechanical instability in the previous year involving suspension and tyre failures, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or significant wear. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 27,781 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data supports this, as the 2024 failure at 24,523 miles highlighted a perished nearside rear tyre and an offside rear tyre reaching the cords. Such issues indicate the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, causing tyres and bushes to dry out and crack despite the low distance travelled. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry in person. The June 2024 failure flagged both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes as worn. While these were likely replaced before the pass, the recurring nature of tyre wear patterns across 2023 and 2024 suggests potential alignment issues or uneven pressure that have not been fully rectified. The 2025 advisory regarding pitting on the front brake discs further confirms that the brakes are not being used enough to clear surface rust from the rotors.