2020 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI 1.0L Petrol · YB70 TFY

The 2020 Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 December 2025 at 27,664 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the December 2023 test at 15,701 miles, where both front tyres were flagged as worn close to legal limits and worn on the edges. The subsequent two tests, including the most recent one, show no further advisories or failures, indicating the previous owner addressed the tyre wear and has since maintained the vehicle to a consistently roadworthy standard. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. Across roughly six years the car has covered 27,664 miles, averaging approximately 4,611 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The jump from 19,093 miles in December 2024 to 27,664 miles in December 2025 represents an 8,571-mile increase over twelve months, which is the heaviest annual accumulation in the recorded history. Prior to that, the car added only 3,392 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and a similar modest increment between 2023 and the start of the visible record. This pattern suggests the vehicle spent extended periods stationary before being used more intensively in the past year. Low-mileage vehicles that stand idle for long stretches can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture. Brake discs and calipers are prone to surface corrosion from prolonged parking, which can cause binding or uneven pad wear even when mileage remains low. Suspension bushes and coil springs may perish from age rather than use, and tyre sidewall deterioration can occur through ozone cracking and flat-spotting when a car sits in one position. A prospective buyer should inspect the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as short-trip and stationary use can trap moisture and accelerate rust in those areas. The edge wear noted on both front tyres in 2023 points to a possible alignment or suspension geometry issue, even though the defect has not recurred. A thorough check of the front suspension, including tracking, wishbone bushes, and strut top mounts, would be prudent. The braking system deserves close attention as well, with pad thickness, disc condition, and caliper slide pin operation all worth verifying on a test drive. Overall, the MOT record is reassuring, but the combination of low annual mileage and a period of heavier recent use means a hands-on mechanical inspection remains essential before purchase.