2006 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SY56 SXM
2006 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 84,431 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY56 SXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2025
- 84,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY56 SXM 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 2006 Skoda Fabia (SY56 SXM) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SY56 SXM Mileage History
- 01/09/202269,270 mi
- 29/08/202371,098 mi+1,828 mi
- 29/08/202371,098 mi
- 26/08/202472,423 mi+1,325 mi
- 25/08/202584,431 mi+12,008 mi
Average of roughly 5,086 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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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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