2013 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · BV63 MHF
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 173,676 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV63 MHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 173,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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BV63 MHF 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 (BV63 MHF) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
BV63 MHF Mileage History
- 01/09/2022142,629 mi
- 13/09/2023160,030 mi+17,401 mi
- 15/09/2023160,077 mi+47 mi
- 19/08/2024173,676 mi+13,599 mi
- 23/08/2024173,676 mi
Average of roughly 15,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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