Official DVLA Record

2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · SL08 HCU

SL08 HCU

2008 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 155,677 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SKODA FABIA
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 13/11/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2026)
Recorded Mileage
155,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/11/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1422cc

SL08 HCU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
  • 155,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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SL08 HCU Mileage History

  1. 29/09/2022132,112 mi
  2. 29/09/2022132,144 mi+32 mi
  3. 12/10/2023143,860 mi+11,716 mi
  4. 14/11/2023143,872 mi+12 mi
  5. 05/11/2024155,677 mi+11,805 mi

Average of roughly 11,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SL08 HCU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 16:00
MOT Analysis

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 (SL08 HCU) between September 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed timing belt condition/replacement /service history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, torn inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii)”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecu”.

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