2007 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · OV07 USE
2007 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 164,164 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV07 USE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 164,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV07 USE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Skoda Fabia (OV07 USE) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
OV07 USE Mileage History
- 08/08/2022158,494 mi
- 09/08/2023164,164 mi+5,670 mi
- 17/08/2023164,164 mi
Average of roughly 5,535 miles per year across 3 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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