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AA08 HYM

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,134 mi
Last recorded97,134 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HYM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,134 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,043 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light inop brake warning light on

Pass 22 May 2019 86,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 86,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 86,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 17 May 2018 81,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 73,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 18 May 2016 65,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 42,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 34,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AA08 HYM is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 65,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 HYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 HYM is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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