Skoda Fabia
Yellow · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
L7 XVMMOT history
L7 XVM is a yellow diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 27 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 271,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 271,315 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 11,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 XVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Fabia
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 XVM was last recorded at 271,315 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 262,789 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,526 miles
- Average per year
- 11,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 271,315 miles
- 2025 – 262,789 miles
- 2024 – 254,860 miles
- 2023 – 247,979 miles
- 2022 – 242,635 miles
- 2021 – 235,420 miles
- 2020 – 226,380 miles
- 2019 – 217,445 miles
- 2018 – 210,371 miles
- 2017 – 202,736 miles
- 2016 – 192,528 miles
- 2015 – 182,974 miles
- 2014 – 173,083 miles
- 2013 – 163,075 miles
- 2012 – 151,939 miles
- 2011 – 137,803 miles
- 2010 – 119,615 miles
- 2009 – 99,277 miles
- 2008 – 81,887 miles
- 2007 – 58,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass271,315 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear SPARE TYRE WHEEL WELL RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass271,315 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 271,315 miles
- Test number
- 157812824194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass262,789 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 262,789 miles
- Test number
- 916687197123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail262,787 miles (+7,927)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,787 miles
- Test number
- 871557455191
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass254,860 miles (+6,881)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 254,860 miles
- Test number
- 781517103809
- AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI PIPE BRAKE FERRULES CORRODING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING & CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass247,979 miles (+96)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 247,979 miles
- Test number
- 528042195381
- AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear SPARE TYRE WHEEL WELL RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
- AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Fail247,883 miles (+5,248)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,883 miles
- Test number
- 785219845674
- MajorExhaust system insecure CAT TO CENTRE SECTION JOINING SLEEVE CLAMP HAS RUSTED THROUGH. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (UPPER ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear SPARE TYRE WHEEL WELL RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
- AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
- AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE & RESTING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
Pass242,635 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 242,635 miles
- Test number
- 908798012606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail242,635 miles (+7,215)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,635 miles
- Test number
- 925113777710
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass235,420 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 235,420 miles
- Test number
- 823358273043
- 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))
Fail235,420 miles (+9,040)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,420 miles
- Test number
- 140129452673
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass226,380 miles (+8,935)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 226,380 miles
- Test number
- 307906793385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,445 miles (+7,074)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 217,445 miles
- Test number
- 874646226289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,371 miles (+7,635)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 210,371 miles
- Test number
- 973256899309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,736 miles (+10,208)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 202,736 miles
- Test number
- 273885557169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,528 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 192,528 miles
- Test number
- 537655458888
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted outer skin only
Fail192,528 miles (+9,554)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,528 miles
- Test number
- 679868883166
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted outer skin only
Pass182,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 182,974 miles
- Test number
- 296624515442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,974 miles (+9,891)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,974 miles
- Test number
- 506564015103
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass173,083 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 173,083 miles
- Test number
- 515489514145
- NoteRear exhaust outer skin rusty
Fail173,083 miles (+10,008)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,083 miles
- Test number
- 455169014151
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront tyres perishing
- NoteRear exhuast outer skin rusting
Pass163,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 163,075 miles
- Test number
- 779256213169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,075 miles (+11,136)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,075 miles
- Test number
- 145186813139
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass151,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 151,939 miles
- Test number
- 797077502121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,939 miles (+14,136)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,939 miles
- Test number
- 418087902115
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass137,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 137,803 miles
- Test number
- 856864601134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,803 miles (+18,188)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,803 miles
- Test number
- 775684501182
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Pass119,615 miles (+20,338)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 119,615 miles
- Test number
- 994879210175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 99,277 miles
- Test number
- 484209419180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,277 miles (+17,390)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,277 miles
- Test number
- 904509819180
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass81,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 81,887 miles
- Test number
- 854453428139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,887 miles (+22,979)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,887 miles
- Test number
- 912113828124
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,908 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 58,908 miles
- Test number
- 831911307108
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L7 XVM
- Does L7 XVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XVM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 XVM?
- The MOT on L7 XVM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 XVM done?
- L7 XVM was recorded at 271,315 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 11,182 miles a year.
- Has L7 XVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 XVM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 XVM 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 L7 XVM find?
- L7 XVM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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