2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YT09 PYP

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2 October 2025 at 73,634 miles with a single advisory on the nearside front tyre. This follows a previous failure just one day before on 3 October 2024 at nearly the same mileage, which included multiple advisories and two major brake-related failures: insufficient parking brake efficiency and an inoperative offside rear parking brake. These critical failures were rectified for the subsequent pass, but the recurrence of the nearside front tyre advisory suggests ongoing neglect or unresolved suspension geometry issues. The overall maintenance trend is inconsistent, with serious mechanical faults appearing and reappearing over successive tests. This 2009 Skoda Fabia has recorded 73,634 miles as of October 2025, averaging approximately 4,331 miles per year. The low annual mileage for its age suggests either light use or extended periods of inactivity, which can contribute to mechanical deterioration from disuse, particularly in brake systems and fuel components. The MOT record shows a gap of 12 months between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, during which the vehicle gained only 2,143 miles. This slow mileage accumulation may have contributed to perished rubber components, as seen in the recurring tyre sidewall advisories and earlier issues with the exhaust flexi pipe. Buyers should inspect the nearside front wheel bearing and suspension components for wear or noise, as this fault has appeared in two separate tests. The repeated advisories on the nearside front tyre sidewall cracking indicate a possible alignment or suspension geometry problem that has not been addressed. The brake system requires close inspection, particularly the parking brake efficiency and rear calipers, given the failure in October 2024. The exhaust system has shown structural corrosion and mounting defects, suggesting it may need replacement or reinforcement. Prospective buyers should also verify the condition of the anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, which failed in September 2023, as dirt ingress can accelerate wear in steering components. Given the age and usage pattern, a full mechanical inspection including brake hydraulics, suspension bushes, and underbody corrosion is strongly recommended.