2005 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · R18 SAM
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 146,968 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
R18 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 146,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R18 SAM Mileage History
- 07/03/2024120,912 mi
- 25/02/2025126,868 mi+5,956 mi
- 18/08/2025130,071 mi+3,203 mi
- 18/08/2026146,968 mi+16,897 mi
- 19/08/2026146,968 mi
Average of roughly 10,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R18 SAM 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 2005 Skoda Fabia (R18 SAM) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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