2014 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · SN64 OSK

Against a backdrop of seven recorded MOT tests, the Fabia presents a generally compliant roadworthiness profile, having passed each annual examination since 2020, with the most recent test on 9 June 2026 returning a clean result with no advisories or defects. The defining mechanical event in its history is a single failure on 3 August 2021 for a rough nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated, categorised as a major defect under section 5.1.3 (b) (i). This was an isolated component failure rather than the start of a recurring pattern, and the vehicle has subsequently passed three consecutive tests without any related advisories on rear wheel bearings or hub assemblies. The repeated advisory noted across four tests between 2020 and 2023 regarding engine covers and under trays obscuring some components is a procedural observation rather than a mechanical defect, and its absence from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 records suggests either the covers were removed or the tester was able to inspect sufficiently on later occasions. The recorded mileage of 157,032 against a 2014 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 13,086 miles per year over a twelve-year service life, which sits above the typical average for a vehicle of this age and class. The test-to-test mileage progression is broadly consistent with steady, regular use rather than long periods of standing or any dramatic spikes, and there are no conspicuous gaps in the testing history between 2020 and 2026 that would suggest the vehicle was off the road. Mechanically, this kind of sustained higher mileage on a Fabia of this generation means that consumable and suspension components are likely approaching or past the point of requiring replacement. Items such as front and rear shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bearings, drop links, brake discs and pads, clutch assembly and dual-mass flywheel components (where applicable) should be considered to be in the latter portion of their service life, even though none have been flagged specifically at test. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories on the 2024, 2025 and 2026 tests is a positive indicator that no significant wear items were identified by the tester at those points, but it should not be interpreted as a comprehensive mechanical survey. Given the 2021 rear wheel bearing failure, particular attention should be paid on a test drive to any humming, droning or rumbling noise from the rear of the vehicle that changes with vehicle speed or on cornering, as well as any slight play or roughness detectable when the rear wheels are manually rotated with the vehicle raised. With high accumulated mileage, it is also prudent to inspect all suspension joints, bushes and drop links for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, to check for brake disc lipping or judder under firm pedal application, and to verify there is no play in the steering rack or track rod ends. A thorough inspection underneath the engine bay, in the wheel arches and along the sill and subframe areas for any corrosion, along with a check of coolant and oil condition, would round out a sensible pre-purchase evaluation consistent with the wear profile suggested by this mileage.