2013 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · J5 LVV
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 81,743 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 LVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 81,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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J5 LVV 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 (J5 LVV) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
J5 LVV Mileage History
- 28/11/202259,462 mi
- 27/11/202365,920 mi+6,458 mi
- 05/12/202474,017 mi+8,097 mi
- 08/12/202581,496 mi+7,479 mi
- 19/12/202581,743 mi+247 mi
Average of roughly 7,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Coil Spring BreakageModerate
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