2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SF15 GJC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing suspension and consumable wear. While it passed the most recent test in August 2025 at 32,637 miles, the record reveals new concerns regarding an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a persistent issue with light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, which was noted in both the 2024 and 2025 tests without escalating to a formal failure yet. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has seen short trips, which can often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake system corrosion. Between August 2022 and August 2023, the car covered 4,157 miles, yet it failed the MOT early in that period at 26,639 miles due to significantly worn rear brake discs and a faulty tyre pressure monitoring system, which were addressed before the subsequent pass. A buyer must inspect the nearside front shock absorber to determine if the misting has progressed to a functional leak that will require immediate replacement. The uneven wear on the offside front tyre indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that needs professional verification to prevent further tyre damage. Given the low annual mileage, the inspection should also check the brake discs for surface rust or pitting and verify that the tyre pressure monitoring system mentioned in the 2023 failure was properly fixed rather than simply ignored.