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FE08 VGG

2008 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VGG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 56,787 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,653 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,924 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,427 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 46,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,615 miles

Central Rear exhaust back box corroded

Central Rear heat shield over back box not fully secure

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has excessive wear on inner edge

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front offside front tyre has excessive wear on inner edge

tyre pressure warning indicator on

Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,162 miles

tpm light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,748 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 35,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,579 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,317 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,350 miles

puncture light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2012 13,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,031 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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FE08 VGG is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE08 VGG, 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 FE08 VGG registered?

FE08 VGG is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FE08 VGG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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