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AA08 HZT

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 123,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

under body/components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

back box slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 115,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

back box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

nearside front headlamp bracket slightly insecure due to damaged bolt/screw

Fail 17 Dec 2022 112,246 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (lever) (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

nearside front headlamp bracket slightly insecure due to damaged bolt/screw

Pass 19 Dec 2021 110,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 105,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,593 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 99,593 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,772 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,413 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 73,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,759 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 63,445 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,427 miles

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 HZT is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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