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Skoda Fabia

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

489 DOTMOT history

489 DOT is a silver petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 17 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

489 DOT silver Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,769 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
489 DOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

489 DOT was last recorded at 78,769 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,329 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,440 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,769 miles
  • 2025 – 77,329 miles
  • 2024 – 74,118 miles
  • 2023 – 71,974 miles
  • 2022 – 69,830 miles
  • 2021 – 67,590 miles
  • 2020 – 64,909 miles
  • 2019 – 59,450 miles
  • 2018 – 53,670 miles
  • 2017 – 50,855 miles
  • 2016 – 40,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box outer layer corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear exhaust box outer skins peeling away, not blowing still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,769 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    957678293635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box outer layer corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass77,329 miles (+3,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    429958226478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skins peeling away

  3. Pass74,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    293396603418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skins peeling away, not blowing still secure

  4. Fail74,118 miles (+2,144)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    903400173708
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skins peeling away, not blowing still secure

  5. Pass71,974 miles (+2,144)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,974 miles
    Test number
    565516251323
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass69,830 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    384055747658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c/v gaiter perishing

  7. Pass67,590 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    224834086450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,909 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,909 miles
    Test number
    514072718326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,450 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    990747823269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,670 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    890685648848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,855 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    638881270106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,539 miles
    Test number
    429615596937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 489 DOT

What vehicle is registration 489 DOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 489 DOT on a silver petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 17 May 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 489 DOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 489 DOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 489 DOT?
The MOT on 489 DOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 489 DOT done?
489 DOT was recorded at 78,769 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has 489 DOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 489 DOT has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 489 DOT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 489 DOT find?
489 DOT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear exhaust box outer layer corroded.; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 1 more.

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