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AD56 LVU

2007 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,898 mi
Last recorded152,898 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 LVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 152,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 148,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 140,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 132,283 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 132,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 121,046 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 121,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,889 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 101,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,375 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 77,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2015 77,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,711 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,251 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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AD56 LVU is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 65,840 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 AD56 LVU, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 LVU registered?

AD56 LVU is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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