2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · RJ03 UFO
2017 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 72,452 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ03 UFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 72,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ03 UFO 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 2017 Skoda Fabia (RJ03 UFO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
RJ03 UFO Mileage History
- 21/08/202346,890 mi
- 23/08/202454,723 mi+7,833 mi
- 06/08/202564,212 mi+9,489 mi
- 07/08/202564,214 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/202672,452 mi+8,238 mi
Average of roughly 8,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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