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AD09 KVU

2009 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Fabia57,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 KVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 124,782 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 124,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 122,743 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,573 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,510 miles

Body component likely to become detached rear heat heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,922 miles

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

free play in offside steering rack end

Fail 23 Aug 2022 112,916 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

free play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,662 miles

offside steering rack end slight free play

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,660 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside steering rack end slight free play

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front clip from sun visor missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front clip from sun visor missing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,864 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 93,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,519 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,519 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 72,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 68,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,316 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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AD09 KVU is a 2009 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,441 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 AD09 KVU, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 KVU registered?

AD09 KVU is a 2009 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is AD09 KVU safe to buy?

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