2001 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · Y91 OGV
2001 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 73,116 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y91 OGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 73,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y91 OGV 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 2001 Skoda Fabia (Y91 OGV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
Y91 OGV Mileage History
- 04/10/202368,957 mi
- 04/10/202368,957 mi
- 30/09/202470,747 mi+1,790 mi
- 13/10/202573,116 mi+2,369 mi
- 13/10/202573,116 mi
Average of roughly 2,052 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
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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