
Skoda Fabia
Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y249 YDLMOT history
Y249 YDL is an orange diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 154,464 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 YDL
- 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
- 1 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 YDL was last recorded at 154,464 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,464 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,464 miles
- 2024 – 154,261 miles
- 2023 – 152,995 miles
- 2022 – 151,995 miles
- 2020 – 151,510 miles
- 2019 – 145,873 miles
- 2017 – 144,348 miles
- 2016 – 139,913 miles
- 2015 – 130,926 miles
- 2014 – 122,739 miles
- 2013 – 110,550 miles
- 2012 – 99,158 miles
- 2011 – 88,300 miles
- 2010 – 79,593 miles
- 2009 – 78,859 miles
- 2008 – 68,467 miles
- 2007 – 63,817 miles
- 2006 – 53,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Wheel trims fitted at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,464 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 154,464 miles
- Test number
- 264786950036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of test
Fail154,464 miles (+203)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,464 miles
- Test number
- 512212269363
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of test
Pass154,261 miles (+1,266)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 154,261 miles
- Test number
- 864487061246
- AdvisoryBoth headlights only just give a beam image
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of test
Pass152,995 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,995 miles
- Test number
- 470736314461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at time of test
Fail152,995 miles (+1,000)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,995 miles
- Test number
- 187359216424
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at time of test
Pass151,995 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 151,995 miles
- Test number
- 173082793084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,990 miles (+480)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,990 miles
- Test number
- 209653053458
- DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,510 miles (+5,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 151,510 miles
- Test number
- 965804205397
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass145,873 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,873 miles
- Test number
- 419138972389
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail145,873 miles (+1,525)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,873 miles
- Test number
- 491569822925
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,348 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 144,348 miles
- Test number
- 363406988636
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail144,348 miles (+4,435)4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,348 miles
- Test number
- 560075504293
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass139,913 miles (+8,987)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 139,913 miles
- Test number
- 935162043032
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail130,926 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,926 miles
- Test number
- 179262915002
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass130,926 miles (+8,187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 130,926 miles
- Test number
- 916112715069
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass122,739 miles (+12,189)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 122,739 miles
- Test number
- 588734524004
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres on tread limit on inner tread
Pass110,550 miles (+11,392)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 110,550 miles
- Test number
- 597438813019
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail99,158 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,158 miles
- Test number
- 197331022479
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass99,158 miles (+10,858)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 99,158 miles
- Test number
- 619321022071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,300 miles (+8,707)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 88,300 miles
- Test number
- 108282521418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 79,593 miles
- Test number
- 454755620059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,593 miles (+734)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,593 miles
- Test number
- 681015520048
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass78,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 78,859 miles
- Test number
- 421359429045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,859 miles (+10,392)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,859 miles
- Test number
- 734519629022
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass68,467 miles (+4,650)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 68,467 miles
- Test number
- 161969928090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 63,817 miles
- Test number
- 392748327155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,817 miles (+10,418)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,817 miles
- Test number
- 934088927114
- Repaired at testPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Repaired at testPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Pass53,399 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 53,399 miles
- Test number
- 150906846186
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y249 YDL
- Does Y249 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y249 YDL expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 YDL?
- The MOT on Y249 YDL expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y249 YDL done?
- Y249 YDL was recorded at 154,464 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
- Has Y249 YDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 YDL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y249 YDL 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 Y249 YDL find?
- Y249 YDL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; wheel trims fitted at the time of test.
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