2013 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · HV13 YSE
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 96,506 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV13 YSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 96,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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HV13 YSE 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 2013 Skoda Fabia (HV13 YSE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Service brake excessively binding OS and NS, unable to inspect wheel bearings due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HV13 YSE Mileage History
- 19/10/202279,650 mi
- 18/10/202384,498 mi+4,848 mi
- 21/10/202491,007 mi+6,509 mi
- 25/10/202491,045 mi+38 mi
- 30/10/202596,506 mi+5,461 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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