2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YR62 NRL

The 2012 Skoda Fabia passed its most recent MOT on 16 December 2025 at 145,371 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. Just one day prior, the same vehicle failed at the identical recorded mileage with a binding nearside front service brake, a severely deteriorated offside front outer CV joint boot, play in the offside front steering rack inner joint, and an oil leak. The tester cleared the brake binding fault and noted the remaining three items as advisories on the subsequent pass. This pattern suggests the owner addressed only the single fail item while leaving known wear conditions unresolved. The recurring oil leak and steering rack play first appeared in the December 2024 test at 131,392 miles and persist unchanged, indicating these are deteriorating faults rather than one-off defects. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 10,384 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a steady progression from 102,489 miles in December 2022 to 145,371 miles by December 2025, with no significant gaps or anomalies in the annual test cycle. The vehicle has been tested consistently each December, and the recorded mileages align with regular daily use rather than long periods of standing. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front end. The offside front outer CV boot has been severely deteriorated across two consecutive tests, meaning the joint has been exposed to road debris and moisture for at least twelve months. Expect accelerated wear on the joint itself, and budget for a driveshaft or boot replacement. Play in the steering rack inner joint has also persisted since December 2024, so check for clonking over uneven surfaces and assess whether the rack bushes or inner tie rods need renewal. The oil leak flagged in the last three tests warrants a careful look at the engine and gearbox area to determine whether it is a minor gasket weep or a more significant seal failure. Finally, the binding nearside front brake that caused the 2025 failure should be re-inspected for caliper slide pin seizure, collapsed flexi hose, or handbrake mechanism issues on rear setups, as these can recur even after a temporary fix.