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YY61 JGV

2011 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Fabia58,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 JGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 73,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from mirror ()

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

Fail 2 May 2025 73,136 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from mirror ()

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

Pass 1 May 2024 68,280 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 68,280 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 66,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 60,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 60,700 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,348 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,795 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 33,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY61 JGV is a 2011 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 58,682 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 YY61 JGV, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY61 JGV registered?

YY61 JGV is a 2011 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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