2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · J3 ELE
2018 Skoda Fabia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 52,874 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J3 ELE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 52,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J3 ELE 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 2018 Skoda Fabia (J3 ELE) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J3 ELE Mileage History
- 08/12/202337,695 mi
- 10/12/202445,880 mi+8,185 mi
- 10/12/202445,882 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/202552,874 mi+6,992 mi
- 01/12/202552,874 mi
Average of roughly 7,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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