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1497 DT

2013 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,303 mi
Last recorded48,303 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Fabia49,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1497 DT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 46,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 41,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 38,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,697 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,604 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,809 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 29,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 23,915 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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1497 DT is a 2013 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 49,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1497 DT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1497 DT registered?

1497 DT is a 2013 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is 1497 DT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1497 DT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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