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274X458

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,404 mi
Last recorded69,404 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X458
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 69,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe joint to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brakes have low effort... caliper linkage is stiff in operation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 63,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear brakes have low effort... caliper linkage is stiff in operation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,005 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 57,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 47,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,078 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 27,473 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 27,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,953 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 15,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 9,994 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 9,994 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 7,055 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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274X458 is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 65,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X458, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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274X458 is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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