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A17 UFA

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 102,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 102,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem excessively cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 95,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2025 95,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 88,120 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 88,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,045 miles

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,371 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 73,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,479 miles

Both rear coil springs are slightly rusty

Both rear tyres are slightly perrishing

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Very small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,314 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,405 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside

Front exhaust flex is a bit week

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,477 miles

Both front wheel trims are missing

Exhaust system is rusty

Front exhaust pipe flex pipe is weekend

Nearside Front Inner brake pad sensor wire is broken

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 38,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,580 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 25,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 20,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2011 13,832 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 13,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A17 UFA is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A17 UFA, 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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A17 UFA is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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