2013 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Diesel · SJ13 YEL
2013 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 116,682 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ13 YEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 116,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ13 YEL 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 2013 Skoda Fabia (SJ13 YEL) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ13 YEL Mileage History
- 22/02/2024102,719 mi
- 19/02/2025110,051 mi+7,332 mi
- 21/02/2025110,051 mi
- 28/01/2026116,674 mi+6,623 mi
- 28/01/2026116,682 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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