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Skoda Fabia

Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y242 KCFMOT history

Y242 KCF is an orange diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y242 KCF orange Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Fabia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,176 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 KCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 KCF was last recorded at 82,176 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,734 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
3,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,176 miles
  • 2025 – 79,734 miles
  • 2024 – 78,663 miles
  • 2023 – 76,714 miles
  • 2022 – 74,558 miles
  • 2021 – 72,538 miles
  • 2020 – 69,867 miles
  • 2018 – 66,173 miles
  • 2017 – 61,254 miles
  • 2016 – 57,076 miles
  • 2015 – 53,777 miles
  • 2014 – 49,516 miles
  • 2013 – 46,562 miles
  • 2011 – 45,363 miles
  • 2010 – 40,297 miles
  • 2009 – 33,069 miles
  • 2008 – 28,744 miles
  • 2007 – 25,385 miles
  • 2006 – 21,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,176 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,176 miles (+2,442)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    825806665930
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,734 miles (+1,071)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,734 miles
    Test number
    227937107664
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,663 miles (+1,949)4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    377032303503
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    259090212668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail76,714 miles (+2,156)2 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    496681007546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,558 miles (+2,020)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    737927176630
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  7. Pass72,538 miles (+2,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    444358079206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  8. Pass69,867 miles (+3,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    378725197869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    170653872441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,173 miles (+4,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    354677319081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,254 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    719896271877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,228 miles (+4,152)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    644279368951
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass57,076 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,076 miles
    Test number
    711506612018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,777 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    702937925859
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight beam images deteriorating

  15. Pass49,516 miles (+2,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,516 miles
    Test number
    175402864289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside beam image detriorating

  16. Pass46,562 miles (+1,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,562 miles
    Test number
    508504523297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,363 miles (+5,066)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    617479991098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM

  18. Fail40,297 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    732696180006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass40,297 miles (+7,228)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    954706980088
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass33,069 miles (+4,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    680021769009
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass28,744 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,744 miles
    Test number
    111769078404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,385 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    540948787026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,545 miles
    Test number
    513896486037
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres unevenly worn

Questions about Y242 KCF

Does Y242 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 KCF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 KCF?
The MOT on Y242 KCF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 KCF done?
Y242 KCF was recorded at 82,176 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,056 miles a year.
Has Y242 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 KCF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y242 KCF 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 Y242 KCF find?
Y242 KCF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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