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2017 SKODA FABIA1.2L Petrol

GJ17 ABF

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This 2017 SKODA FABIA is a Petrol vehicle with a 1197cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 49,487.

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Expires 10/12/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1197cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 20 November 2025 at 49,487 miles which resulted in no defects. This clean result indicates that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year have been addressed. The overall maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, as the car moved from multiple advis in 2024 to a pass in the subsequent inspection. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 49,487 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,500 miles. This low-usage pattern is consistent across the history, with a notable gap of roughly 6,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. Such low mileage typically suggests less mechanical wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or light corrosion on braking surfaces if the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that previously showed wear. The 12 November 2024 test, the tester flagged thin front brake pads and a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush. While these were cleared in the 2025 test, a physical check of the suspension bushings for perished cracking and a measurement of the remaining brake pad thickness remains prudent. Additionally, the worn parking brake lever pivot noted in March 2023 should be verified for smooth operation to ensure the mechanism remains secure and not prone to mechanical failure.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 09:40
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 20 November 2025 at 49,487 miles which resulted in no defects. This clean result indicates that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year have been addressed. The overall maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, as the car moved from multiple advis in 2024 to a pass in the subsequent inspection. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 49,487 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,500 miles. This low-usage pattern is consistent across the history, with a notable gap of roughly 6,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. Such low mileage typically suggests less mechanical wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or light corrosion on braking surfaces if the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that previously showed wear. The 12 November 2024 test, the tester flagged thin front brake pads and a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush. While these were cleared in the 2025 test, a physical check of the suspension bushings for perished cracking and a measurement of the remaining brake pad thickness remains prudent. Additionally, the worn parking brake lever pivot noted in March 2023 should be verified for smooth operation to ensure the mechanism remains secure and not prone to mechanical failure.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2017, this Skoda Fabia with plate GJ17 ABF has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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