2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · YY08 FTF
2008 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 152,642 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY08 FTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 152,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY08 FTF Mileage History
- 18/04/2024143,125 mi
- 24/03/2025147,411 mi+4,286 mi
- 27/03/2025147,411 mi
- 26/03/2026152,642 mi+5,231 mi
- 26/03/2026152,642 mi
Average of roughly 4,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 FTF 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 (YY08 FTF) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Suspension (38 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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