2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SM64 XOX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift regarding the steering system. While the car passed its 2024 and 2025 tests without defects, the most recent inspection on 22 May 2026 at 91,480 miles identified significant play in both the nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints. This indicates that a component previously stable has now reached the end of its operational life, requiring immediate attention to prevent further steering degradation or potential mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation of use, with roughly 3,300 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 3,440 miles between May 2025 and 2026. This regularity suggests the car undergoes consistent use rather than long periods of standing, which often accounts for the gradual wear of rubber-based components and mechanical linkages seen in the service history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of the steering rack joint wear. The 2023 failure at 79,765 miles highlighted worn front suspension arm bushes and a split rear bush, and while these were addressed, the remaining rubber components should be checked for fresh cracking or tearing. Additionally, the corrosion on the rear exhaust silencer noted in April 2023 should be monitored to ensure the rust has not progressed into a structural failure that would cause a future MOT failure.