2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · VN17 FLP

The 2017 Skoda Fabia currently fails its MOT, and the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The most recent test on 2026-06-10 at 86,868 miles recorded two suspension failures and a tyre structural defect. Both nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes were excessively worn. The offside rear tyre also presented a lump caused by internal separation or partial structural failure. These are not minor consumable items. The suspension defects in particular indicate the car has been driven with deteriorating components for some time, as bushes rarely fail overnight. The clean pass recorded just six months earlier on 2025-12-17 at 83,030 miles suggests either a rapid decline in condition or that the December test did not identify early-stage wear that has since become critical. The mileage pattern is broadly consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car covered roughly 3,838 miles between the December 2025 pass at 83,030 miles and the June 2026 failure at 86,868 miles, which is a modest six-month accumulation. Looking further back, the annual increments between 2022 and 2024 were steady at around 9,000 to 10,000 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or excessive high-mileage running. The odometer readings align with the vehicle's age and do not raise concerns about clocking. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the front suspension and tyre condition. The repeated wishbone bush failures on both sides point to a systemic issue rather than an isolated fault. Check for play in the front arms, inspect the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear or sidewall deformation, and examine the subframe and mounting points for corrosion or damage. The advisory history also shows recurring brake pad wear and inner tyre edge wear dating back to 2023 and 2024, which suggests possible tracking or alignment issues that may have persisted. Have a qualified technician put the car on a ramp and assess the full front suspension geometry, brake condition, and tyre integrity before any purchase decision.