2019 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · WR69 CPE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs regarding consumables. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 40,800 miles passed, the tester noted advisories for perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. This indicates that the rubber is degrading due to age rather than tread depth, a common occurrence in low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods. The mileage profile reflects consistent low-use patterns over the seven-year period, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per annum. The gap between the 2022 test at 15,536 miles and the 2023 test at 26,308 miles shows a slight spike in activity. However, the failure in late November 2024 at 33,063 miles highlights a specific oversight, with exposed cords on the offside front tyre and uneven wear on the nearside front. The fact that the vehicle passed again the very following day suggests the owner addressed these safety defects immediately rather than following a preventative schedule. A buyer should personally inspect the entire set of tyres for sidewall cracking and flat spotting, as the 2025 advisories suggest the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life. Given the uneven wear noted in 2024, a wheel alignment check is necessary to ensure the suspension geometry is not causing premature tyre scrubbing. There are no records of structural corrosion or brake binding issues in the history, so the focus should remain on age-related rubber components and fluid degradation which often suffer in low-mileage cycles.