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88 XJE

2013 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Fabia49,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 XJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2024 81,495 miles

Backbox corroding

N/S/R Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2024 81,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,643 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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88 XJE is a 2013 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 88 XJE, 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 88 XJE registered?

88 XJE is a 2013 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is 88 XJE safe to buy?

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