2007 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · SM07 SEO
2007 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2007. Recorded mileage 132,412 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM07 SEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2025
- 132,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM07 SEO 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 2007 Skoda Fabia (SM07 SEO) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 burst exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play”; “Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (6.1.2 (a))”.
SM07 SEO Mileage History
- 12/07/2023111,662 mi
- 13/07/2023111,668 mi+6 mi
- 08/07/2024122,362 mi+10,694 mi
- 09/07/2024122,364 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2025132,412 mi+10,048 mi
Average of roughly 10,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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