2021 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · SJ71 RDO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward suspension and alignment wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 23,099 miles resulted in a pass but introduced new advisories regarding uneven tyre wear on the edges of both front tyres. This suggests a developing alignment issue or component degradation that has not been addressed since the previous year's mechanical-related faults. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,620 miles per annum. Between the October 2024 test at 18,599 miles and the October 2025 test at 23,099 miles, the car covered 4,500 miles. While this low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals can sometimes lead to flat spotting on tyres or corrosion of rubber components if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension geometry to identify the cause of the edge wear noted in the latest record. The 2024 test flagged play in both anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, and while this was not listed as a failure in 2025, the subsequent uneven tyre wear suggests these components may be nearing end of life. Verify the offside rear tyre to ensure the previous nail-related defect from 2024 was properly rectified and that the tyre does not suffer from internal structural damage.