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Skoda Fabia

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y256 OWCMOT history

Y256 OWC is a red diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

Y256 OWC red Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Fabia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
143,395 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 OWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 OWC was last recorded at 143,395 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,376 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,395 miles
  • 2023 – 133,137 miles
  • 2022 – 118,556 miles
  • 2021 – 115,669 miles
  • 2019 – 108,120 miles
  • 2018 – 102,106 miles
  • 2017 – 93,795 miles
  • 2016 – 91,860 miles
  • 2015 – 89,303 miles
  • 2014 – 83,730 miles
  • 2013 – 78,446 miles
  • 2012 – 72,866 miles
  • 2011 – 67,619 miles
  • 2010 – 61,396 miles
  • 2009 – 56,469 miles
  • 2008 – 52,422 miles
  • 2007 – 47,282 miles
  • 2006 – 42,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,395 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General vehicle corroded,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,395 miles (+19)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,395 miles
    Test number
    395120414681
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,376 miles (+10,239)1 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    577727273049
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    173294122186
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,137 miles (+14,581)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    786369876172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (Bent) (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,556 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    644348022577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corroded,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail118,556 miles (+2,887)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    419879331179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corroded,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass115,669 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,669 miles
    Test number
    593032079709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,667 miles (+7,547)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,667 miles
    Test number
    263507049840
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,120 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    759255932416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,931 miles (+5,825)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    662889370900
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Windscreen in an unacceptable condition rear windscreen insecure (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,106 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    749379876778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail102,104 miles (+8,309)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    579714108097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass93,795 miles (+1,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,795 miles
    Test number
    931276790211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on legal limit

  14. Pass91,860 miles (+2,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    327505656551
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre worn inner edge on legal at test
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to coil springs

  15. Pass89,303 miles (+5,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    681630171991
    • AdvisoryDiffusion on headlight lens's
    • AdvisoryFitted child seat n/s rear

  16. Pass83,730 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    896909614343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,446 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    536721233316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,866 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    138045532366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,619 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    706543561326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,396 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    222404160368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,166 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    962405260189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,469 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,469 miles
    Test number
    814108369174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,422 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    960181978131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,282 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    131914167122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    202172376499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 OWC

Does Y256 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 OWC expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 OWC?
The MOT on Y256 OWC expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 OWC done?
Y256 OWC was recorded at 143,395 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 5,318 miles a year.
Has Y256 OWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 OWC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y256 OWC 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 Y256 OWC find?
Y256 OWC failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft securing bolt missing; offside front headlamp aim too high; offside front headlamp insecure, and 9 more.

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