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Skoda Fabia

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L21 MXHMOT history

L21 MXH is a black diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L21 MXH black Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,206 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MXH was last recorded at 170,206 miles on 1 May 2026, 21,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,676 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
21,530 miles
Average per year
7,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,206 miles
  • 2024 – 148,676 miles
  • 2023 – 131,629 miles
  • 2022 – 124,859 miles
  • 2021 – 113,538 miles
  • 2020 – 107,454 miles
  • 2019 – 97,191 miles
  • 2018 – 95,407 miles
  • 2017 – 92,207 miles
  • 2015 – 88,687 miles
  • 2014 – 82,776 miles
  • 2013 – 82,131 miles
  • 2012 – 78,453 miles
  • 2011 – 72,917 miles
  • 2010 – 64,497 miles
  • 2009 – 54,454 miles
  • 2008 – 45,914 miles
  • 2007 – 34,419 miles
  • 2006 – 23,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,206 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • N/s/f fog light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,206 miles (+21,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,206 miles
    Test number
    448336590916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,676 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    629404134074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,635 miles (+17,006)3 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,635 miles
    Test number
    308195061467
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Lower arm joints incorrectly fitted not allowing steering to fully turn. (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts tight/seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass131,629 miles (+6,770)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,629 miles
    Test number
    821518094619
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass124,859 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    599270202352
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light lens damaged
  6. Fail124,849 miles (+11,311)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,849 miles
    Test number
    720347629721
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light lens damaged
  7. Pass113,538 miles (+6,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    766336450585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass107,454 miles (+10,263)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,454 miles
    Test number
    359298067126
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,191 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    765784120941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail97,191 miles (+1,784)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    129871554435
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass95,407 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    845761400870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail95,395 miles (+3,188)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    542636518695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass92,207 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    484452259692
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail92,184 miles (+3,497)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,184 miles
    Test number
    955357134660
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass88,687 miles (+5,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    721733377880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass82,776 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    126821124300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs corroded
  17. Fail82,759 miles (+628)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    417221824319
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs corroded
  18. Pass82,131 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    185723573278
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail82,128 miles (+3,675)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    279651173210
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass78,453 miles (+5,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,453 miles
    Test number
    798401152298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
  21. Pass72,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    169122551262
    • NoteNear side front tyre getting low
  22. Fail72,917 miles (+8,420)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    835861951237
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre getting low
  23. Pass64,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    343240560267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,497 miles (+10,043)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    334640160278
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass54,454 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    813710449252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,452 miles (+8,538)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    542169639223
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFront tyres low on edges
  27. Pass45,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    504050078294
    • NoteOffside rear road wheel has slightly distorted bead rim
  28. Fail45,914 miles (+11,495)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    154208568203
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear light lense
  29. Fail34,419 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,419 miles
    Test number
    384938367267
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear tyre walls perishing and cut in offside-cords not exposed
  30. Pass34,419 miles (+10,566)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,419 miles
    Test number
    921718767295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear tyre walls perishing and cut in offside-cords not exposed
  31. Pass23,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,853 miles
    Test number
    463651176205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 MXH

Does L21 MXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MXH is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 MXH?
The MOT on L21 MXH is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MXH done?
L21 MXH was recorded at 170,206 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
Has L21 MXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MXH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 MXH 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 L21 MXH find?
L21 MXH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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