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Skoda Fabia

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y297 OEFMOT history

Y297 OEF is a blue petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 69,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

Y297 OEF blue Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,851 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 OEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 OEF was last recorded at 69,851 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,820 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,851 miles
  • 2025 – 65,063 miles
  • 2024 – 55,330 miles
  • 2023 – 52,497 miles
  • 2022 – 51,259 miles
  • 2021 – 48,399 miles
  • 2020 – 47,786 miles
  • 2019 – 46,852 miles
  • 2018 – 46,088 miles
  • 2017 – 44,625 miles
  • 2016 – 42,924 miles
  • 2015 – 41,568 miles
  • 2014 – 39,767 miles
  • 2013 – 37,948 miles
  • 2012 – 36,334 miles
  • 2011 – 34,615 miles
  • 2010 – 33,094 miles
  • 2009 – 31,634 miles
  • 2008 – 30,546 miles
  • 2007 – 29,144 miles
  • 2006 – 27,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,851 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    974155261549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail69,820 miles (+4,757)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    875755326082
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,063 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,063 miles
    Test number
    916368305122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

  4. Fail65,063 miles (+9,733)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,063 miles
    Test number
    146620333259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

  5. Pass55,330 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,330 miles
    Test number
    211852396627
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Inner & Outer cills corroded

  6. Pass52,497 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,497 miles
    Test number
    709471282604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,259 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    165762477818
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,215 miles (+2,816)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    207651193864
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,399 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,399 miles
    Test number
    581828693051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  10. Fail48,398 miles (+612)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    366536725892
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  11. Pass47,786 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    503955614680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,852 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    108143578720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,088 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    958539592874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,080 miles (+1,455)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    612443476203
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass44,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    460704516654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,625 miles (+1,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    535648134092
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,924 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,924 miles
    Test number
    209685244888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,568 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,568 miles
    Test number
    655486575027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,767 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    698068274073
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

  20. Fail39,745 miles (+1,797)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,745 miles
    Test number
    856550974021
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

  21. Pass37,948 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    336186063046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,334 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    298708062035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,615 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    398613271026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,094 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    274551470038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,634 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,634 miles
    Test number
    154352579067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,624 miles (+1,078)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,624 miles
    Test number
    374451479011
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass30,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,546 miles
    Test number
    610409278005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,546 miles (+1,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,546 miles
    Test number
    614649278076
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  29. Pass29,144 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    402750597087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,492 miles
    Test number
    904651296028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 OEF

Does Y297 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 OEF is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 OEF?
The MOT on Y297 OEF is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 OEF done?
Y297 OEF was recorded at 69,851 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,076 miles a year.
Has Y297 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 OEF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 OEF 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 Y297 OEF find?
Y297 OEF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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