2013 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · BU13 NLK
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 53,889 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 NLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 53,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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BU13 NLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Skoda Fabia (BU13 NLK) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BU13 NLK Mileage History
- 23/02/202235,077 mi
- 22/02/202337,853 mi+2,776 mi
- 26/02/202443,621 mi+5,768 mi
- 17/04/202552,643 mi+9,022 mi
- 07/04/202653,889 mi+1,246 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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