2008 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · GD08 MVR
2008 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 172,127 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 MVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 172,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 MVR 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 (GD08 MVR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GD08 MVR Mileage History
- 04/09/2023151,911 mi
- 07/09/2024162,771 mi+10,860 mi
- 16/09/2024162,839 mi+68 mi
- 03/09/2025171,919 mi+9,080 mi
- 16/09/2025172,127 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 9,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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