2009 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · NJ59 HTE

The 2025 MOT on 2025-09-11 showed it passed with wear on the nearside front inner tyre close to the legal limit and wear on the nearside front lower suspension arm bush . These were noted as defects but not critical. However, a failed test just three days earlier on 2025-09-08 revealed more serious issues: ply or cords exposed on the offside front inner tyre , insufficient reserve travel on the brake lever , and excessive wear on the offside front lower suspension arm bush . This suggests it had defects requiring urgent attention, possibly due to wear or perishing components. The pattern of suspension bush wear is recurring, dating back to 2023. In 2023-08-29, wear on the offside front lower suspension arm bush was recorded, and similar issues resurfaced in 2025. This indicates it may have wear on the suspension mounting that could worsen over time. Tyre issues also appear recurring , with wear on the inner edges and exposed cords noted in 2025. These suggest it may have unstable handling or defects in alignment, though no alignment checks were mentioned. The mileage of 91,169 miles for a 17-year-old vehicle is very low , averaging 5,363 miles annually.