2011 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YS60 LHA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the maintenance trend showing improvement following previous mechanical failures. In the most recent test on 18 December 2024 at 97,361 miles, the car passed without any adviseories or defects, indicating that the issues identified in earlier years have been addressed. The transition from a failure in late 2022 to clean passes thereafter suggests a proactive approach to maintaining safety-related components. The' pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Data from the December 2021 test at 82,730 miles to the December 2024 test at 97,361 miles shows a steady accumulation of roughly 4,800 miles annually. This relatively low-usage profile is typical for an older hatchback, which generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it increases the likelihood of rubber components perishing due to static exposure over the fifteen-year period. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and exhaust system based on historical vulnerabilities. The 2021 test at 82,730 miles flagged worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes and perishing tyres, while the 2022 failure at 89,214 miles highlighted a fractured nearside front coil spring. While these were reportedly rectified, the buyer should check for any signs of uneven tyre wear or movement in the bushes. Additionally, the corroded exhaust outer casing noted in 2021 warrants a close look at the exhaust system's structural integrity to ensure rust has not progressed beyond surface level.