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Skoda Fabia

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y208 RECMOT history

Y208 REC is a silver petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 15 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

Y208 REC silver Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
78,562 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 REC was last recorded at 78,562 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 6,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,124 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,438 miles
Average per year
2,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,562 miles
  • 2023 – 72,124 miles
  • 2022 – 66,161 miles
  • 2021 – 65,850 miles
  • 2020 – 65,693 miles
  • 2019 – 64,988 miles
  • 2018 – 63,333 miles
  • 2017 – 62,277 miles
  • 2016 – 61,037 miles
  • 2015 – 59,986 miles
  • 2014 – 58,735 miles
  • 2013 – 57,502 miles
  • 2012 – 55,957 miles
  • 2011 – 54,280 miles
  • 2010 – 51,417 miles
  • 2009 – 49,501 miles
  • 2007 – 42,377 miles
  • 2006 – 38,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,562 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    112442823045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,562 miles (+6,438)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    790940654695
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,124 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    938067526255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    314182233001
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail66,156 miles (+306)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    490220460283
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass65,850 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    779189301843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,848 miles (+155)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    506027229366
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass65,693 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,693 miles
    Test number
    903315289792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,988 miles
    Test number
    885391585743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,988 miles (+1,655)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,988 miles
    Test number
    918722360486
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (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))

  11. Pass63,333 miles (+1,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    566158146118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass62,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    253265922897
    • AdvisoryUnder body not fully inspected due to plastic covers.

  13. Fail62,277 miles (+1,240)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    992608219646
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder body not fully inspected due to plastic covers.

  14. Pass61,037 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,037 miles
    Test number
    139600263190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,986 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    379591845081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,735 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,735 miles
    Test number
    979163244085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,502 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,502 miles
    Test number
    718735443022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,957 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,957 miles
    Test number
    405961532027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    145589231420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,280 miles (+2,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    287919931090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass51,417 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    682707700045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,501 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    523546109045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,377 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    534236367003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,952 miles
    Test number
    101508466087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 REC

Does Y208 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 REC expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 REC?
The MOT on Y208 REC expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 REC done?
Y208 REC was recorded at 78,562 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 2,204 miles a year.
Has Y208 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 REC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y208 REC 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 Y208 REC find?
Y208 REC passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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