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997 ELH

2018 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,817 mi
Last recorded56,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Fabia31,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 ELH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 31,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,585 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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997 ELH is a 2018 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 997 ELH, 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.

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What year was 997 ELH registered?

997 ELH is a 2018 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is 997 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 ELH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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