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Skoda Favorit

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,289 cc

H153 AMBMOT history

H153 AMB is a red petrol Skoda Favorit first used on 12 Jun 1991. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,947 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H153 AMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Favorit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,289 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
12 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H153 AMB was last recorded at 51,947 miles on 4 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2011: 37,126 miles, lower than 37,128 miles on 24 Nov 2010.
  • 14 Jan 2015: 37,128 miles, lower than 37,130 miles on 16 Jan 2014.
  • 4 Dec 2025: 51,947 miles, lower than 151,609 miles on 1 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,609 miles · 1 Nov 2019
Average per year
781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,947 miles
  • 2019 – 151,609 miles
  • 2018 – 145,142 miles
  • 2017 – 138,876 miles
  • 2016 – 37,128 miles
  • 2015 – 37,128 miles
  • 2014 – 37,130 miles
  • 2013 – 37,128 miles
  • 2011 – 37,128 miles
  • 2010 – 37,128 miles
  • 2009 – 37,128 miles
  • 2008 – 37,126 miles
  • 2007 – 37,126 miles
  • 2006 – 37,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,947 miles (-99,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    771949568974
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass151,609 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,609 miles
    Test number
    332516934857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,142 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,142 miles
    Test number
    760235154241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,115 miles (+18)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,115 miles
    Test number
    914732247256
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight side to side movement n/s front wheel

  5. Fail145,097 miles (+6,221)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    280229028513
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,876 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,876 miles
    Test number
    594604490564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,863 miles (+101,735)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,863 miles
    Test number
    229386056490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear arch marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk osf arch near sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass37,128 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    449651588024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass37,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    545824825092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail37,128 miles (-2)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    479844615013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass37,130 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,130 miles
    Test number
    599596114061
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f body wing has slight corrosion.

  12. Fail37,128 miles6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    409624614053
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f body wing has slight corrosion.

  13. Pass37,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    646765513074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,128 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    825835813012
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass37,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    818227541390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,126 miles (-2)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    749592841375
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass37,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    902878920342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,128 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    571192239335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass37,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    692461338336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass37,126 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    433110837332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    481891536379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H153 AMB

Does H153 AMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H153 AMB is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on H153 AMB?
The MOT on H153 AMB is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H153 AMB done?
H153 AMB was recorded at 51,947 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 781 miles a year.
Has H153 AMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H153 AMB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on H153 AMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 8 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H153 AMB find?
H153 AMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: fuel pipe/s corroded.

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