2016 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · SW16 FLE

The 2016 Skoda Fabia presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 26 September 2025 passing cleanly at 36,642 miles and recording zero defects. The preceding test on 25 September 2025 failed due to deep cuts penetrating the ply or cords on both rear tyres, yet the immediate retest the following day passed, indicating the owner replaced or addressed the damaged tyres promptly. This swift correction suggests attentive ownership rather than neglect. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the October 2023 test at 20,825 miles and the October 2024 test at 29,403 miles, the vehicle accumulated 8,578 miles in twelve months, a significant increase from the prior thirteen-month period which saw only 8,578 miles added between the 2023 and 2024 tests. However, the mileage then plateaued entirely, with no distance recorded between the October 2024 test and the September 2025 tests, both showing 29,403 and 36,642 miles respectively, suggesting either a data recording inconsistency or a period of very light use followed by a sudden jump. The annual average of approximately 3,664 miles remains low for a ten-year-old vehicle, which typically reduces wear on consumables but can lead to deterioration of rubber components from age rather than mileage. The recurring advisory theme across the 2024 tests was perishing and cracking on all four tyres, a condition consistent with a vehicle that has spent extended periods stationary or in storage, causing the rubber compound to degrade. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres closely, checking the date stamps to confirm their age, and look for any renewed sidewall cracking. The 2025 failure for deep cuts reaching the ply raises a further concern about how the vehicle was driven or stored, so a thorough inspection of the wheel arches and underbody for signs of impact damage or structural corrosion is advisable. While the clean 2025 pass is encouraging, the pattern of tyre defects across multiple tests warrants a careful physical examination of the tyres and suspension bushes before purchase.