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Skoda Fabia

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S18 DHMMOT history

S18 DHM is a red diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S18 DHM red Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,007 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DHM was last recorded at 141,007 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,002 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,007 miles
  • 2025 – 132,683 miles
  • 2024 – 128,257 miles
  • 2023 – 122,175 miles
  • 2022 – 116,716 miles
  • 2021 – 109,992 miles
  • 2020 – 106,135 miles
  • 2019 – 97,110 miles
  • 2018 – 86,712 miles
  • 2017 – 73,906 miles
  • 2016 – 54,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective At front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,007 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,007 miles
    Test number
    392504896057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
  2. Fail141,002 miles (+8,319)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,002 miles
    Test number
    869531398448
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
  3. Pass132,683 miles (+4,426)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    222378788845
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi on front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded but not excessively
  4. Pass128,257 miles (+6,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,257 miles
    Test number
    637034862519
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass122,175 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,175 miles
    Test number
    934054561171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective At front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail122,169 miles (+5,453)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,169 miles
    Test number
    343698960008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective At front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,716 miles (+6,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,716 miles
    Test number
    817118837929
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass109,992 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,992 miles
    Test number
    281684113967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering side rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering side rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber broken
  9. Fail109,988 miles (+3,853)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    286445901162
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering side rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering side rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber broken
  10. Pass106,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    950207668292
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops fallen apart
    • AdvisoryWear present in both steering rack side rods
  11. Fail106,135 miles (+9,025)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    434542413529
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryN/S handbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops fallen apart
    • AdvisoryWear present in both steering rack side rods
  12. Pass97,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    335456897448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,110 miles (+10,398)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    625770896255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass86,712 miles (+12,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,712 miles
    Test number
    938148113758
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeves corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre side wall damaged
  15. Pass73,906 miles (+19,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    506193831192
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted/corroded on inside faces
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded high pressure pipe at inner wing aera (2.3.2)
  16. Pass54,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    617592165097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail54,393 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    569212114216
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheelbearings not checked due to binding brakes
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only 19% and a lot of free travel.

Questions about S18 DHM

Does S18 DHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 DHM is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 DHM?
The MOT on S18 DHM is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 DHM done?
S18 DHM was recorded at 141,007 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
Has S18 DHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DHM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 DHM 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 S18 DHM find?
S18 DHM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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