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AD09 GKN

2009 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Fabia57,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,974 miles

exhaust box crowded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox & flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 83,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox & flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,160 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,882 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,418 miles

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

one exhaust centre clamp broken but system not insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

one exhaust centre clamp broken but system not insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,294 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,454 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,819 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 GKN is a 2009 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol 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 GKN, 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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AD09 GKN is a 2009 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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