2013 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · FR13 SMU
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 139,347 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR13 SMU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 139,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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FR13 SMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Skoda Fabia (FR13 SMU) between July 2016 and February 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
FR13 SMU Mileage History
- 07/07/201640,106 mi
- 07/07/201640,106 mi
- 07/03/201747,393 mi+7,287 mi
- 02/03/201861,947 mi+14,554 mi
- 28/02/201978,100 mi+16,153 mi
- 12/02/202093,397 mi+15,297 mi
- 22/02/2021101,619 mi+8,222 mi
- 01/03/2022114,530 mi+12,911 mi
- 17/02/2023123,141 mi+8,611 mi
- 17/02/2023123,146 mi+5 mi
- 22/02/2024131,388 mi+8,242 mi
- 24/02/2025139,347 mi+7,959 mi
Average of roughly 11,493 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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