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Skoda Fabia

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc

X56 EKLMOT history

X56 EKL is a blue petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2022.

X56 EKL blue Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2022
Mileage
120,799 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 EKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X56 EKL was last recorded at 120,799 miles on 23 Jul 2022, 3,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,140 miles · 5 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,659 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,799 miles
  • 2021 – 117,140 miles
  • 2020 – 114,439 miles
  • 2019 – 113,089 miles
  • 2018 – 111,948 miles
  • 2017 – 110,100 miles
  • 2016 – 107,098 miles
  • 2015 – 101,223 miles
  • 2014 – 96,014 miles
  • 2013 – 84,818 miles
  • 2012 – 75,198 miles
  • 2011 – 66,947 miles
  • 2010 – 64,272 miles
  • 2009 – 61,535 miles
  • 2008 – 55,292 miles
  • 2007 – 47,219 miles
  • 2006 – 40,232 miles
  • 2005 – 32,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,799 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,799 miles (+3,659)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    529004145426
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass117,140 miles (+2,701)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    821774996489
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  3. Pass114,439 miles (+1,350)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    281090259590
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,089 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    852286371169
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,088 miles (+1,140)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    709007554061
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,948 miles (+1,848)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,948 miles
    Test number
    828197270534
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,100 miles
    Test number
    978130229535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges

  8. Fail110,100 miles (+3,002)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,100 miles
    Test number
    401706729280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges

  9. Pass107,098 miles (+5,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,098 miles
    Test number
    594276815429
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges

  10. Pass101,223 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    915628185184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,222 miles (+5,208)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,222 miles
    Test number
    597537085177
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass96,014 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    297125694122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,868 miles (+11,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    969459784177
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass84,818 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    977282593116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,198 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,198 miles
    Test number
    535211602292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,947 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    595842691146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,272 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    773434200231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,535 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,535 miles
    Test number
    804934109280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,292 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    923192548278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,219 miles (+6,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    891015737298
    • NoteWiperblades splitting at centre

  21. Pass40,232 miles (+7,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    943519926262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail32,330 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    613359635216
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    690269435293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X56 EKL

Does X56 EKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 EKL expired on 22 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 EKL?
The MOT on X56 EKL expired on 22 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 EKL done?
X56 EKL was recorded at 120,799 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2022, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has X56 EKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 EKL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X56 EKL 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 X56 EKL find?
X56 EKL failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2022 with 13 major defects and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 13 more.

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