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AD09 GCV

2009 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Fabia57,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 75,066 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 74,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,974 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Arm rear bush Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Badly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,705 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 72,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,545 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2021 68,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,539 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 66,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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 14 May 2019 62,849 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 58,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,546 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 40,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 34,344 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 28,332 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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AD09 GCV is a 2009 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,441 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 AD09 GCV, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 GCV registered?

AD09 GCV is a 2009 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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