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Skoda Fabia

Beige · Petrol · 2010 · 1,199 cc

L5 ARMMOT history

L5 ARM is a beige petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 14 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L5 ARM beige Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,406 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ARM was last recorded at 70,406 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,971 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,435 miles
Average per year
3,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,406 miles
  • 2025 – 67,971 miles
  • 2024 – 65,841 miles
  • 2023 – 63,324 miles
  • 2022 – 60,694 miles
  • 2021 – 58,238 miles
  • 2020 – 55,855 miles
  • 2019 – 53,336 miles
  • 2018 – 50,137 miles
  • 2017 – 46,877 miles
  • 2016 – 43,169 miles
  • 2015 – 39,202 miles
  • 2014 – 34,672 miles
  • 2013 – 27,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi deteriorated and rear box outer skin coming away
  • AdvisoryRear axle and shockers 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,406 miles (+2,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    781458481073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi deteriorated and rear box outer skin coming away
    • AdvisoryRear axle and shockers corroded

  2. Pass67,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    348248200537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer adrift
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail67,971 miles (+2,130)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    314943355629
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer adrift
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass65,841 miles (+2,517)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    125433815323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  5. Pass63,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    673946553059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated, system corroded

  6. Fail63,324 miles (+2,630)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    822357533561
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated, system corroded

  7. Pass60,694 miles (+2,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,694 miles
    Test number
    359389748329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,238 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    555434339546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    534200095312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,855 miles (+2,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    232448231755
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass53,336 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    164173105048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,137 miles (+3,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,137 miles
    Test number
    849581313781
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    173952161674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail46,877 miles (+3,708)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    988964816371
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass43,169 miles (+3,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    683196488757
    • AdvisoryFront discs coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust coroded

  16. Pass39,202 miles (+4,530)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,202 miles
    Test number
    896223225298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust coroded

  17. Pass34,672 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    555350434264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,943 miles
    Test number
    839762033212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ARM

Does L5 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ARM is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ARM?
The MOT on L5 ARM is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ARM done?
L5 ARM was recorded at 70,406 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,278 miles a year.
Has L5 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ARM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 ARM 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 L5 ARM find?
L5 ARM passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust front flexi deteriorated and rear box outer skin coming away, and 1 more.

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