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AA08 JJY

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 130,761 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 129,100 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,004 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,918 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,089 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,489 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,329 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Rear exhaust box is corroded / outer skin flaking off

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

nearside rear coil springs is corroded

nearside rear tyre has few minor cuts on the inside

Pass 21 May 2019 97,806 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left, needs, adjustment / repair

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 92,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 88,044 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 84,237 miles

Both Front Tyres Slight Cracks on Sidewalls

Both Rear Tyres Slight Cracks In Tread Pattern

Pass 6 May 2015 81,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Slight Cut On Inner Sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,560 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outter edge.

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 JJY is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

AA08 JJY is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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