2008 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Petrol · FM08 BXE
2008 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 27,998 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM08 BXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 27,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM08 BXE 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 2008 Skoda Fabia (FM08 BXE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 ”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FM08 BXE Mileage History
- 29/07/202426,894 mi
- 15/07/202527,375 mi+481 mi
- 17/07/202527,376 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/202627,998 mi+622 mi
- 07/07/202627,998 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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