2008 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · SY08 UAC
2008 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,609 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 UAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 117,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 UAC 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 2008 Skoda Fabia (SY08 UAC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
SY08 UAC Mileage History
- 21/03/202490,961 mi
- 21/03/202490,962 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/202593,094 mi+2,132 mi
- 10/03/202593,100 mi+6 mi
- 30/03/2026117,609 mi+24,509 mi
Average of roughly 13,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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