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SKODA FABIA2017 · 1.4L Diesel

DF17 ACU

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Considering this 2017 SKODA FABIA? It's a Diesel with a 1422cc engine showing 79,108 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 30/01/2027
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1422cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2017 Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 January 2026 at 79,108 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or failures appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old car. The records show 44,854 miles in May 2021, 48,740 miles in December 2022, 61,613 miles in January 2024, 69,406 miles in January 2025, and 79,108 miles in January 2026. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests spans nineteen months yet adds only 3,886 miles, suggesting a period of light use. From 2024 onward the car covered roughly 8,000 to 10,000 miles each year, consistent with average private motoring. The absence of flagged defects means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or structural corrosion issues are documented. A clean record of this kind typically reflects conscientious upkeep by previous keepers rather than deferred maintenance. The Fabia has clearly not failed on tyre tread, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Examine underside structural integrity for hidden rust, check suspension components for age-related perishing not yet at advisory threshold, and confirm brake caliper operation and disc condition. Verify service history independently, as the MOT alone does not evidence routine fluid or timing belt intervals.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2017 Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 January 2026 at 79,108 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or failures appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old car. The records show 44,854 miles in May 2021, 48,740 miles in December 2022, 61,613 miles in January 2024, 69,406 miles in January 2025, and 79,108 miles in January 2026. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests spans nineteen months yet adds only 3,886 miles, suggesting a period of light use. From 2024 onward the car covered roughly 8,000 to 10,000 miles each year, consistent with average private motoring. The absence of flagged defects means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or structural corrosion issues are documented. A clean record of this kind typically reflects conscientious upkeep by previous keepers rather than deferred maintenance. The Fabia has clearly not failed on tyre tread, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Examine underside structural integrity for hidden rust, check suspension components for age-related perishing not yet at advisory threshold, and confirm brake caliper operation and disc condition. Verify service history independently, as the MOT alone does not evidence routine fluid or timing belt intervals.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Skoda Fabia (DF17 ACU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2021 to January 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Skoda has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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