2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · WD17 AAU

The 2026‑05‑01 MOT at 119,657 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. Since the 2023 failure of the fuel‑cap sealing device, which was remedied before the 2025 test, the vehicle has shown a stable maintenance record with each subsequent test passing without noted faults. The mileage progression reveals a marked increase in usage over the past three years: from 92,182 miles in May 2023 to 119,657 miles in May 2026, an average annual increment of roughly 13,700 miles, well above the 13,300‑mile per year benchmark for a nine‑year‑old car. Earlier intervals were more moderate, with increments of 6,800–10,000 miles per year between 2020 and 2023, and a brief pause after the 2020 test before the next inspection in mid‑2021. Recurring observations of thin brake pads at the 2020 and 2020‑2021 tests, together with tyre wear recorded on both front wheels in 2020, suggest frequent braking and possible alignment or suspension wear that merit close inspection. The 2023 fuel‑cap defect indicates a previous sealing issue, now resolved, while the absence of any recorded corrosion or structural advisories in the later tests points to relatively careful bodywork maintenance. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, and inspect suspension bushes, coil springs and wheel bearings for binding or excessive play. Particular attention to the exhaust system for rust, the structural chassis for any hidden damage, and the overall service history will help confirm that the vehicle’s high mileage has not translated into premature component failure.