2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · R6 COJ

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. While it passed the latest test in September 2025 at 111,061 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior at 111,060 miles. That failure identified critical safety issues including missing steering rack gaiters, a leaking shock absorber, and structural tyre failures. The transition from a major failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed the minimum legal requirements for the road rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between January 2022 at 88,103 miles and October 2020 at 79,226 miles, indicating the car likely sat for an extended period. However, the usage has accelerated recently, with nearly 14,000 miles covered between August 2023 and September 2025, which coincides with the increased frequency of faults in the suspension and rubber components. A buyer must personally inspect the structural integrity of the rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms, as both were flagged for corrosion in 2025. The record shows a persistent engine oil leak that escalated from non-excessive in 2023 to excessive in 2025, suggesting a potential ongoing gasket or seal failure. Furthermore, the recurring presence of pitted and scored brake discs alongside multiple anti-roll bar linkage failures indicates that suspension components are only replaced when they fail. Particular attention should be paid to the steering rack gaiters to ensure they have been replaced and are not currently allowing internal damage to the steering assembly.