
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass97,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,110 miles
- Test number
- 335456897448
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
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)
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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