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Skoda Fabia

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

L8 RLEMOT history

L8 RLE is a green diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 14 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L8 RLE green Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,604 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RLE was last recorded at 163,604 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,583 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,604 miles
  • 2025 – 163,583 miles
  • 2022 – 163,553 miles
  • 2018 – 160,027 miles
  • 2017 – 152,304 miles
  • 2016 – 148,242 miles
  • 2015 – 145,206 miles
  • 2014 – 140,330 miles
  • 2013 – 136,059 miles
  • 2012 – 130,429 miles
  • 2011 – 126,239 miles
  • 2010 – 118,400 miles
  • 2009 – 110,923 miles
  • 2008 – 104,076 miles
  • 2007 – 96,441 miles
  • 2006 – 84,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,604 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undercarriageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front wingsRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,604 miles (+21)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    451114499938
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undercarriage
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front wings

  2. Pass163,583 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,583 miles
    Test number
    878495835258
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undercarriage
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front wings

  3. Pass163,553 miles (+3,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,553 miles
    Test number
    558469027411
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGenaral corrosion to under carriage
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front wings

  4. Pass160,027 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,027 miles
    Test number
    320280233432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,304 miles
    Test number
    191711768777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,304 miles (+4,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,304 miles
    Test number
    821221386261
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  7. Pass148,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,242 miles
    Test number
    965595820546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,242 miles (+3,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,242 miles
    Test number
    233408565211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass145,206 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,206 miles
    Test number
    407241195166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,330 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,330 miles
    Test number
    117326484145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,059 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,059 miles
    Test number
    687168173133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,429 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    130,429 miles
    Test number
    976642972196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,239 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    156142851124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,400 miles
    Test number
    813069960165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,400 miles (+7,477)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,400 miles
    Test number
    691678360152
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass110,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    553070789103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,923 miles (+6,847)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    462990389138
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass104,076 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,076 miles
    Test number
    103572988139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,975 miles (+7,534)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,975 miles
    Test number
    552357378173
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,441 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    120240577125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,390 miles (+11,563)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    270807667474
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteGlow plug warning lamp on!

  22. Pass84,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    504068376113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,827 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    211398376455
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • NoteHand brake travel, recommend adjustment

Questions about L8 RLE

Does L8 RLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RLE is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RLE?
The MOT on L8 RLE is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RLE done?
L8 RLE was recorded at 163,604 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has L8 RLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RLE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 RLE 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 L8 RLE find?
L8 RLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front service brake binding but not excessively both, and 5 more.

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