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Skoda Fabia

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

L3 VSEMOT history

L3 VSE is a black petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L3 VSE black Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,820 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VSE was last recorded at 79,820 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,008 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,812 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,820 miles
  • 2025 – 76,008 miles
  • 2024 – 74,450 miles
  • 2023 – 70,673 miles
  • 2022 – 67,511 miles
  • 2021 – 64,312 miles
  • 2020 – 59,729 miles
  • 2019 – 54,623 miles
  • 2018 – 50,346 miles
  • 2017 – 44,692 miles
  • 2016 – 41,248 miles
  • 2015 – 37,208 miles
  • 2014 – 33,312 miles
  • 2013 – 28,614 miles
  • 2012 – 22,598 miles
  • 2011 – 16,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,820 miles (+3,812)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    933455748763
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass76,008 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    586180528960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail76,008 miles (+1,558)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    251172610517
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass74,450 miles (+3,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,450 miles
    Test number
    952898227060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,673 miles (+3,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    161619030524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,511 miles (+3,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,511 miles
    Test number
    796311366734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,312 miles (+4,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    554008605058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,729 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    730804796004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,623 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    289656334312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail54,621 miles (+4,275)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    936840479985
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,346 miles (+5,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,346 miles
    Test number
    527988464599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,692 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    615417722274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,248 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    144977847715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,208 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    437500915217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,312 miles (+4,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,312 miles
    Test number
    759491714212
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass28,614 miles (+6,016)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    899707803285
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front low arm rear bushers slight cracking

  17. Pass22,598 miles (+6,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,598 miles
    Test number
    329256312214
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to approx 2-3mm

  18. Pass16,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    225243191452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VSE

Does L3 VSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VSE is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VSE?
The MOT on L3 VSE is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VSE done?
L3 VSE was recorded at 79,820 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has L3 VSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VSE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VSE 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 L3 VSE find?
L3 VSE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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