2011 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · FR11 LZJ
2011 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 116,253 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR11 LZJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
- 116,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR11 LZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Fabia (FR11 LZJ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FR11 LZJ Mileage History
- 21/09/2022116,243 mi
- 28/09/2022116,253 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 512 miles per year across 2 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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