2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SM55 DYO
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 99,575 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 DYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 99,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 DYO 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 (SM55 DYO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM55 DYO Mileage History
- 10/10/202397,255 mi
- 10/10/202397,256 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/202498,618 mi+1,362 mi
- 13/10/202599,567 mi+949 mi
- 15/10/202599,575 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,151 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: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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