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AA08 JFN

2008 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 137,872 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake cable, outer casing bunching up

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear axle, o/s forward bush is deteriorated - no movement

Pass 19 Jan 2024 131,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers approx. 2-3mm thick, inners approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

film of oil on bottom of engine

rear axle, o/s forward bush i slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2024 131,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers approx. 2-3mm thick, inners approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

film of oil on bottom of engine

rear axle, o/s forward bush i slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,354 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 118,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 102,487 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,446 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,015 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 36,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 28,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,749 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 JFN is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JFN, 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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What year was AA08 JFN registered?

AA08 JFN is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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