2006 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · HG56 BBF
2006 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 131,240 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG56 BBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 131,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG56 BBF 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 2006 Skoda Fabia (HG56 BBF) between June 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
HG56 BBF Mileage History
- 05/06/2024131,142 mi
- 13/09/2024131,148 mi+6 mi
- 13/09/2024131,148 mi
- 20/03/2026131,234 mi+86 mi
- 23/03/2026131,240 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 55 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: Below Average
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