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2017 SKODA FABIA1.2L Petrol

GJ17 ABO

Considering this 2017 SKODA FABIA? It's a Petrol with a 1197cc engine showing 81,606 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite occasional minor testing failures. The most recent inspection on 3 October 2025 at 81,606 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, immediately following a failure just one day prior. This suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues to maintain compliance. The lack of recurring advisories in the latest report indicates that the primary mechanical and structural components are currently performing within acceptable tolerance levels. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage, with 5,413 miles covered between the February 2024 test at 74,046 miles and February 2025, and another 2,147 miles recorded prior to October 2025. This gradual accumulation suggests the car is used for regular commuting rather than sitting for extended periods, which is generally beneficial for preventing engine seal degradation and internal corrosion of brake components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific reasons for the failures in February 2024 and October 2025, as the digital record does not specify the exact faults for those instances. Since these failures were resolved quickly during retests, they likely involved minor consumable items such as bulbs, wipers, or light-related adjustments. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a close check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the exhaust mounting brackets remains advisable to ensure no hidden wear is developing that has not yet triggered an MOT advisory.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite occasional minor testing failures. The most recent inspection on 3 October 2025 at 81,606 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, immediately following a failure just one day prior. This suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues to maintain compliance. The lack of recurring advisories in the latest report indicates that the primary mechanical and structural components are currently performing within acceptable tolerance levels. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage, with 5,413 miles covered between the February 2024 test at 74,046 miles and February 2025, and another 2,147 miles recorded prior to October 2025. This gradual accumulation suggests the car is used for regular commuting rather than sitting for extended periods, which is generally beneficial for preventing engine seal degradation and internal corrosion of brake components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific reasons for the failures in February 2024 and October 2025, as the digital record does not specify the exact faults for those instances. Since these failures were resolved quickly during retests, they likely involved minor consumable items such as bulbs, wipers, or light-related adjustments. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a close check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the exhaust mounting brackets remains advisable to ensure no hidden wear is developing that has not yet triggered an MOT advisory.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Skoda Fabia (GJ17 ABO) from 2017 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2024 and October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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