2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SN65 CTM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 84,532 miles secured a pass, it revealed advisories for a corroded exhaust system and uneven wear on both front tyres. The inner edge wear on the tyres suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension components that remained unaddressed by the owner until the rubber reached the legal limit. At 84,532 miles, the Fabia has averaged approximately 7,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 13,000 miles being covered between July 2024 and July 2025, and another 12,900 miles between 2023 and 2024. This consistent usage suggests the car is driven regularly, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components associated with long periods of standing. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and braking system during physical inspection. The 2024 test flagged oil misting on front shock absorbers and noted play in the nearside steering and suspension, issues which were not explicitly cleared in the following-year test. Furthermore, the braking history shows a recurring pattern of neglect, with a failure in 2023 for thin pads and worn discs following similar advisories in 2022. This history suggests the owner only replaces critical components when they cause an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled maintenance. The structural integrity of the exhaust also requires attention due to the corroded outer skin noted in the 2025 record. If this corrosion is progressing through the material thickness, it will result in a future failure. Given the previous inner edge wear on the front tyres, a professional wheel alignment is necessary to ensure the control arms or ball joints are not excessively worn, which would continue to prematurely scrub through new rubber.