2022 Skoda Fabia SE Comfort TSI 1.0L Petrol · YC22 PCZ

An emerging pattern of tyre wear advisories defines the recent roadworthiness picture of this 2022 Skoda Fabia, which is otherwise a clean and largely untroubled record across its two recorded MOT tests. The 2025 test passed with no defects recorded, suggesting that at that point the vehicle was within tyre and overall condition tolerances. However, the 2026 test, while still a pass, raised three advisories all relating to tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, affecting the offside front, offside rear, and nearside rear positions. The presence of three simultaneous tyre advisories at a single test is a meaningful indicator of accelerated or uneven wear rather than isolated tread depletion, and it warrants close physical inspection by a prospective buyer. The 2026 test is the latest data point and the trend is one of emerging wear concerns rather than a worsening mechanical picture, but the tyre issue should not be dismissed as routine. The recorded mileage of 80,858 against a four-year vehicle age equates to roughly 20,214 miles per year, which is notably high for a supermini of this vintage. This level of annual accumulation typically translates to greater wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components, as well as increased stress on suspension bushes, coil springs, and the drivetrain. There are no significant gaps between the two recorded tests, and the implied mileage progression between the 2025 and 2026 tests is broadly consistent with the overall average, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular service rather than laid up for extended periods. Mechanically, this usage profile means components that might be expected to last longer on a lower-mileage example of the same age should be considered to be nearer the midpoint of their service life. Given the three edge-wear advisories recorded at the most recent test, a prospective buyer should carry out a focused inspection of the tyres and the suspension geometry. Edge wear on multiple tyres across both axles often points to issues such as incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension bushes, weakened coil springs, or top mount deterioration, all of which are plausible on a Fabia of this mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links or strut top mounts, and pay particular attention to any steering pull, vibration through the steering wheel, or uneven tyre noise that could suggest alignment problems. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, feathering on the tread blocks, and check that sidewall damage is absent, as the advisory record suggests the offside axle in particular has been working the shoulders hard. The braking system and related consumables should also be examined closely given the high annual mileage. Although no brake-related advisories have been recorded to date, pads and discs on a Fabia covering over 20,000 miles per year will typically be approaching or past the point of replacement, particularly if the vehicle has seen a proportion of urban or stop-start driving. On a test drive, feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal, which may indicate disc warping, and listen for any grinding or scraping sounds that would suggest worn pads contacting the discs. The rear brake mechanism, whether drum or disc, should be inspected for binding or uneven operation, and a thorough check underneath the vehicle for any corrosion to brake pipes, suspension arms, or exhaust hangers would be prudent given the mileage and age. With the current tyres clearly nearing the end of their useful life, budgeting for a full set of replacement tyres and a four-wheel alignment should be factored into any purchase decision.