2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · PX68 YTT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding wear components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 51,560 miles passed, the tester noted wear on both front suspension arm bushes. This represents a progression from the previous year where these specific components were not flagged, but brake and shock absorber issues were, suggesting that the suspension geometry is beginning to reach the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the car covered 11,698 miles, showing a stable rate of use. However, the failure in November 2024 at 45,250 miles highlights a lapse in proactive care. The vehicle presented for that test with exposed cords on the nearside front tyre and thin brake pads, both of indicating that the previous owner only addressed faults once they triggered an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. A buyer must closely inspect the front shock absorbers for further oil leakage, as the misting recorded in 2024 has not been cleared from the record. The recurring mention of worn suspension arm bushes indicates that the rubber components are degrading and will soon require replacement to avoid steering instability or uneven tyre wear. Given the history of perishing and edge wear in 2024, a thorough depth and age check of all four tyres is essential to ensure they are not again nearing the legal limit or showing signs of cracking.