2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · TX04 CAM

The vehicle shows a fluctuating maintenance pattern with a recent successful MOT on 18 August 2025 at 85,640 miles. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the failure immediately preceding it indicates a lapse in routine inspections. That failure involved a fractured offside front coil spring and two tyres worn to the legal limit. This suggests that while the car is currently compliant, the owner has previously allowed consumable items and critical suspension components to reach a point of failure rather than addressing them during scheduled maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 10-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The records show steady usage, moving from 38,363 miles in January 2020 to 85,640 miles in August 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to mechanical upkeep. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The MOT history shows a persistent trend of wear regarding Macpherson strut pins, bushes, and shock absorber oil misting, dating back to at least 2020. The tester flagged various suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage dust covers in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the front end has undergone repeated minor component failures. The recent replacement of a fractured coil spring should be verified to ensure the component was fitted correctly and that no further damage was caused to the surrounding strut assembly. Brake component condition also requires scrutiny. The records indicate a long-term pattern of pitted and scored brake discs, with a serious failure in December 2020 involving a weakened offside rear disc. Although the 2025 test was clean, the recurring advisories for brake wear and the previous issues with pad thickness suggest that the braking system is a high-wear area for this vehicle. A physical check of the remaining disc thickness and pad life is necessary to determine if the current owner has addressed these long-standing issues.