2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · BU18 GPJ
2018 Skoda Fabia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 26,304 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU18 GPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 26,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU18 GPJ 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 2018 Skoda Fabia (BU18 GPJ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BU18 GPJ Mileage History
- 21/03/202319,225 mi
- 22/03/202422,037 mi+2,812 mi
- 02/04/202422,037 mi
- 22/03/202524,116 mi+2,079 mi
- 11/04/202626,304 mi+2,188 mi
Average of roughly 2,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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