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538 JWE

2008 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,019 mi
Last recorded2,019 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 JWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 2,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 1,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 1,958 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 1,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 1,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 1,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 1,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 1,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 1,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 1,807 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 1,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 1,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 1,602 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Feb 2014 1,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 1,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 1,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 866 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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538 JWE is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 538 JWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 538 JWE registered?

538 JWE is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 538 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 538 JWE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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