2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · SO12 EDR

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 127,789 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just five days prior for significant issues such as a split CV boot and a faulty wiper. The persistent presence of a minor exhaust flexi leak and pitting on both front brake discs across multiple years suggests that the owner performs only the minimum work required to pass the test rather than engaging in preventative maintenance. At 127,789 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 9,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an older city hatchback. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 12,000 miles covered between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 12,000 miles between March 2024 and January 2025. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle has not sat for long periods, but the cumulative distance places high demand on aging components like the suspension and braking system. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a history of noisy wheel bearings, worn anti-roll bar ball joints, and deteriorated CV boots. The nearside front brake binding noted in early 2025 indicates a caliper that may be sticking, which will accelerate wear on the already pitted discs. Additionally, the recurring exhaust leak and the previous reports of leaking rear shock absorbers suggest that the underbody damping components are nearing the end of their functional life. A physical inspection of the tyre alignment is also necessary, as the 2022 record flagged significant inner-edge wear on all four tyres.