2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YX55 OKV
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 120,941 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX55 OKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 120,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX55 OKV 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 (YX55 OKV) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YX55 OKV Mileage History
- 28/02/2022113,555 mi
- 27/02/2023115,813 mi+2,258 mi
- 10/03/2023115,831 mi+18 mi
- 17/04/2024120,939 mi+5,108 mi
- 17/04/2024120,941 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,463 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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