
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass170,206 miles (+21,530)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 170,206 miles
- Test number
- 448336590916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,676 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 148,676 miles
- Test number
- 629404134074
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass72,917 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 72,917 miles
- Test number
- 169122551262
- NoteNear side front tyre getting low
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
Pass64,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 64,497 miles
- Test number
- 343240560267
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass54,454 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,454 miles
- Test number
- 813710449252
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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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