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2008 SKODA FABIA
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- Registration SL08XOP
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model FABIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,806 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Slight travel on parking brake
- Slight corrosion in rear beam axle
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brakes binding slightly
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,068 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,322 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
4 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside front tyre unevenly worn smooth inner shoulder -195/55 r15 V
29 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,271 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,271 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,239 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 r15 V (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,021 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AXLE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,479 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,152 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,081 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 12 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,475 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 12 Jun 202619 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,964 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 12 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,782 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 12 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,142 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 12 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,664 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SL08XOP was registered on 2008-04-17
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