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2009 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · GV09 KXR

GV09 KXR

2009 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 60,597 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
SKODA FABIA
Year / Origin
2009 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
60,597 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of deterioration rather than stability. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was passed at 60,597 miles with no recorded defects, marking the end of a failed sequence that began on 15 December 2025. This failure occurred at a significantly lower mileage of 54,120 miles, indicating that the engine and drivetrain units have experienced critical wear since the previous inspection. The gap between the final pass and the current test suggests that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained since the earlier failed test date, which likely resulted in the engine MIL becoming inoperative or malfunctioning. This pattern of failing twice on the same year's test at different mileage points is a strong indicator that basic upkeep was skipped, leading to the accumulation of wear on critical components. The mileage accumulation rate appears to be rapid, particularly given the vehicle's age of approximately 17 years. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 3,565 miles per year, which is low for its age, but the sheer volume of miles since the last successful test suggests that the drivetrain and suspension have been subjected to significant stress. The specific date of 16 December 2025 shows that the vehicle was tested on 60,597 miles, and the subsequent failure on 15 December 2025 at 54,120 miles demonstrates that the engine and drivetrain have been subjected to wear since the previous inspection. This rapid mileage increase since the last MOT suggests that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained, leading to the accumulation of wear on critical components like the engine and drivetrain. Given the recurring faults and the structural integrity risks associated with the engine and suspension, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to verify the status of the engine MIL and the condition of the suspension bushes and brake discs. The history indicates that the engine and drivetrain have been subjected to significant wear since the previous failed test, which is likely due to the vehicle not being adequately maintained. The presence of a failed MOT on 15 December 2025 at 54,120 miles suggests that the engine and drivetrain have been subjected to wear since the previous inspection, which is likely due to the vehicle not being adequately maintained. The engine and drivetrain have been subjected to significant wear since the previous failed test, which is likely due to the vehicle not being adequately maintained. The engine and drivetrain have been subjected to significant wear since the previous failed test, which is likely due to the vehicle not being adequately maintained.
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GV09 KXR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
  • 60,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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GV09 KXR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 21:34
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Fabia (GV09 KXR) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 December 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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ADVISORY

GV09 KXR Mileage History

  1. 13/11/202348,426 mi
  2. 10/12/202454,120 mi+5,694 mi
  3. 11/12/202454,120 mi
  4. 15/12/202560,597 mi+6,477 mi
  5. 16/12/202560,597 mi

Average of roughly 5,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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