2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SO55 HXW
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 74,471 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO55 HXW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/01/2025
- 74,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 HXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Fabia (SO55 HXW) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from multiple places (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full l”; “Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
SO55 HXW Mileage History
- 13/09/202272,405 mi
- 14/09/202272,405 mi
- 13/09/202374,339 mi+1,934 mi
- 17/01/202574,471 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 880 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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