2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · OW15 DFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 91,843 miles, this followed a failure on the same day where the tester flagged a noisy nearside front wheel bearing, an excessively worn offside front tyre, and a worn nearside front suspension arm bush. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of failure rather than replacing components at early signs of wear. At 91,843 miles over 11 years, the Fabia has averaged approximately 8,350 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with 5,378 miles driven between the the October 2024 and October 2025 tests, and another 8,565 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. While the mileage is not excessive, the frequency of component failures indicates that the vehicle is being subjected to stress despite the relatively low distance covered. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with the nearside front wheel bearing and shock absorbers, the latter showing misting of oil as far back as 2023. The 2023 failure was particularly telling, listing pitted brake discs, thin pads, and structural tyre failures on the rear. The buyer should check for uneven tyre wear on the front axle, which was noted in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushings that will continue to scrub through new tyres frequently.