2013 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · LF13 ADV
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2013. Recorded mileage 72,070 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1198cc
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LF13 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 72,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF13 ADV Mileage History
- 24/02/202361,021 mi
- 07/02/202464,821 mi+3,800 mi
- 07/02/202464,822 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/202569,468 mi+4,646 mi
- 24/02/202672,070 mi+2,602 mi
Average of roughly 3,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF13 ADV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Skoda Fabia (LF13 ADV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and budget for tyre
The MOT history is mixed rather than spotless, so any negotiation should account for the items flagged. The February 2024 failure on front brake discs suggests the discs were machined or replaced, and it is worth asking for the invoice and confirming the pads were also renewed at the same time. A tyre bill is almost certain given four worn-edge advisories and a nail in the offside rear tyre at the latest test — factor in a full set of four if they are mismatched in age or brand.
Because suspension-arm pin or bush wear has been recorded on both the 2023 and 2025 tests on the nearside front, ask the seller specifically whether the bushes have been replaced or whether the same component has simply been re-advisoried. This is a known wear area on Fabias of this generation and replacement is straightforward but not free. Check that the registration plate lamp is functioning on both rear lamps, as this was a failure item in 2024.
Inspect the service book and any invoices carefully. There is no service history evidence in the MOT data itself, so a wallet of receipts or a stamped service book will be reassuring. Look for evidence of cambelt replacement: on the 1.2 petrol this is due every 4–5 years or so, and at 72,000 miles it should ideally have been done at least once. A new timing chain or belt is a meaningful cost item if it is overdue.
The 1.2-litre petrol Fabia is one of the more economical small cars on sale. Real-world fuel economy in the mid-40s mpg is typical, with insurance falling into group 4 or 5 depending on variant, making it cheap to cover. Road tax is modest given its low CO2 output, though exact VED rates should be confirmed against the current V5C.
Maintenance parts are inexpensive because the Fabia shares its running gear with other VW Group products. Tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes are all readily available at sensible prices. The MOT history hints that tyres and brake components have been the main consumables so far, which is consistent with normal use rather than any underlying fault.
Estimated annual running cost is around £1,400-£1,800, covering fuel for roughly 5,500 miles, road tax, insurance, an MOT, and a modest maintenance budget for wear items such as tyres and brake pads.
Begin with the four tyres, because every one of them was flagged at the most recent test. Worn edges on all four corners can indicate an alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simply old rubber, so ask for a tracking check before committing. The offside rear nail is a separate matter, but combined with the other advisories it suggests tyres are being driven close to or beyond their legal limit.
Next, examine the front brakes. A 2024 failure recorded pitted front discs on both sides, and although the same-day retest passed, pitted discs that are not replaced tend to return as a future failure. Lift the car if possible and feel the disc edges with a gloved finger for a sharp lip, and look for visible grooves or rust patches across the disc face. Also check the nearside front lower suspension arm bush, which has been advisories in 2023 and 2025 — jack the wheel and use a pry bar to feel for any movement.
Finally, confirm the rear registration plate lamps all illuminate, that the bodywork and wheel arches are free of corrosion (a known Fabia weakness on early cars), and that the clutch bite point is high and consistent. A test drive should include a full lock turn in both directions to listen for any knocking from the front suspension.
This 1.2-litre petrol Skoda Fabia, first registered in March 2013 and finished in blue, has accumulated 72,070 miles across five recorded MOT tests since 2023. It passed its most recent test in February 2026 but only after receiving four tyre-related advisories and a nail-in-tyre notice. One failure in February 2024 covered pitted front brake discs, a nearside front tyre bulge, and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, with a clean pass issued the same day after rectification. The vehicle's annual mileage of roughly 5,500 miles is close to the model average of 6,301, and its MOT pass rate sits broadly in line with the 80.3% aggregate figure for Fabias.
Across 258,363 analysed Fabias, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3%, with the most common failure reasons being headlamp issues, drive shaft joint wear, and service brake concerns. This particular Fabia's record is broadly consistent with that aggregate picture.
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