2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · PY57 LGL
2008 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 126,490 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY57 LGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 126,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY57 LGL 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 2008 Skoda Fabia (PY57 LGL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PY57 LGL Mileage History
- 18/10/2023119,932 mi
- 18/10/2023119,932 mi
- 14/10/2024123,592 mi+3,660 mi
- 18/10/2024123,599 mi+7 mi
- 08/10/2025126,490 mi+2,891 mi
Average of roughly 3,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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