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8526 TJ

2018 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,833 mi
Last recorded57,833 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Fabia31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8526 TJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 53,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 53,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 48,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 43,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 31,907 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 22,055 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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8526 TJ is a 2018 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 8526 TJ, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8526 TJ registered?

8526 TJ is a 2018 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is 8526 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8526 TJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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