2007 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · GK57 SXS
2007 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 147,082 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK57 SXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 147,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK57 SXS 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 2007 Skoda Fabia (GK57 SXS) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
GK57 SXS Mileage History
- 21/05/2024130,683 mi
- 28/04/2025142,462 mi+11,779 mi
- 28/04/2025142,462 mi
- 04/08/2026147,082 mi+4,620 mi
- 04/08/2026147,082 mi
Average of roughly 7,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
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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