2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SM12 GVD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in July 2025 at 56,790 miles resulted in a failure due to imbalanced rear brakes, poor parking brake efficiency, and a lighting fault. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the recurring presence of suspension arm bushes across multiple years suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical components when they reached a failure threshold rather than during scheduled servicing. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year since its 2012 registration. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear, which is evident in the July 2022 record at 40,876 miles, where four tyres were flagged for cracking, perishing, and uneven wear. The gap of nearly 6,000 miles between June 2024 and July 2025 indicates consistent but low-distance usage in recent periods. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the arm pins and bushes have been flagged as worn in both 2023 and 2025. The history of exhaust leaks noted in 2022 and 2023 indicates the exhaust system may be suffering from corrosion common to vehicles of this age that sit stationary. Additionally, the 2022 report of a slightly corroded oil sump requires a visual check to ensure the leak has not progressed into a significant failure, as low-mileage cars often mask slow-seated fluid degradation.