2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · PX68 YTZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 94,053 miles, this followed a significant failure on the same day involving multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a series of suspension and braking failures in 2025 suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. There is a notable surge of 22,878 miles recorded between the November 2024 test at 71,175 miles and the November 2025 test at 94,053 miles. This high rate of use explains the accelerated wear on consumables and suspension components, specifically the rapid deterioration of the front shock absorbers and the degradation of the brake pads and discs observed within that single twelve-month period. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows an excessively worn offside suspension arm bush in late 2023 and a serious fluid leak on the nearside shock absorber in 2025. The offside shock was noted as light misting in the most recent test, indicating it is nearing the end of its life. Furthermore, the rear brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored, and the nearside front pads were thin; the buyer should verify the remaining life on these components to ensure they do not require immediate replacement upon purchase.