2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · OE65 ENH

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in January 2026 at 53,023 miles. The maintenance trend shows a clear period of improvement after a significant failure in February 2025. While the car previously suffered from multiple mechanical failures, the subsequent re-test pass and the latest annual MOT indicate that the critical faults were addressed and the vehicle was returned to a compliant operating standard. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per annum. There is a notable anomaly in the data provided between the January 2023 test at 48,601 miles and the December 2023 test at 40,273 miles, which suggests a potential recording error or an odometer discrepancy, as the mileage decreased by over eight thousand miles between entries. Despite this inconsistency, the low annual usage often leads to rubber-based components degrading or brake components seizing, which aligns with the suspension issues noted in the history. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the previous repairs were thorough. The February 2025 failure flagged both front shock absorbers and wishbone arm bushes, so the steering area must be checked for any residual fluid leaks or play in the rubber bushings. Additionally, because the front brake pads and discs were identified as worn and pitted during that same period, the current thickness and surface condition of the rotors should be verified to ensure they were replaced rather than merely resurfaced.