Skoda Fabia
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y878 VBFMOT history
Y878 VBF is a green petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,764 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 33,764 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y878 VBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Fabia
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y878 VBF was last recorded at 33,764 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2015: 30,335 miles, lower than 30,355 miles on 20 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 33,763 miles · 7 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 33,764 miles
- 2021 – 33,509 miles
- 2020 – 33,097 miles
- 2019 – 32,712 miles
- 2018 – 32,129 miles
- 2017 – 31,575 miles
- 2016 – 30,881 miles
- 2015 – 30,335 miles
- 2014 – 29,781 miles
- 2013 – 28,780 miles
- 2012 – 27,996 miles
- 2011 – 26,851 miles
- 2010 – 25,538 miles
- 2009 – 23,578 miles
- 2008 – 21,708 miles
- 2007 – 19,612 miles
- 2006 – 17,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,764 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Axle has corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,764 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 33,764 miles
- Test number
- 917687351586
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail33,763 miles (+254)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,763 miles
- Test number
- 620739445143
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing at front (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass33,509 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 33,509 miles
- Test number
- 100496857699
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v. boot has small split - preventing ingress of dirt
Fail33,509 miles (+412)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,509 miles
- Test number
- 302973796776
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v. boot has small split - preventing ingress of dirt
Pass33,097 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 33,097 miles
- Test number
- 780400791510
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has corrosion
Fail33,091 miles (+379)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,091 miles
- Test number
- 521018219838
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is ageing (cracking on walls)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has corrosion
Pass32,712 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 32,712 miles
- Test number
- 410726939243
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre ageing on both walls
Fail32,710 miles (+581)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,710 miles
- Test number
- 549981508933
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre ageing on both walls
Pass32,129 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 32,129 miles
- Test number
- 524161043961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on walls
Fail32,101 miles (+526)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,101 miles
- Test number
- 188069158424
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on walls
Pass31,575 miles (+694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 31,575 miles
- Test number
- 872257284438
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass30,881 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 30,881 miles
- Test number
- 544524409421
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased. Unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed/weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail30,881 miles (+546)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,881 miles
- Test number
- 988181749030
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased. Unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed/weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass30,335 miles (-20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 30,335 miles
- Test number
- 227788049692
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
Fail30,355 miles (+574)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,355 miles
- Test number
- 715705558582
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
Pass29,781 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,781 miles
- Test number
- 675582834299
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
Fail29,781 miles (+1,001)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,781 miles
- Test number
- 449512634211
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
Pass28,780 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 28,780 miles
- Test number
- 479634933286
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Fail28,780 miles (+784)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,780 miles
- Test number
- 355324933256
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass27,996 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 27,996 miles
- Test number
- 297263432206
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass26,851 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 26,851 miles
- Test number
- 327459121466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Fail26,851 miles (+1,313)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,851 miles
- Test number
- 167768621200
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass25,538 miles (+1,960)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 25,538 miles
- Test number
- 393056530475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,578 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,578 miles
- Test number
- 281779929226
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass23,578 miles (+1,870)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 23,578 miles
- Test number
- 453619729295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,708 miles (+2,096)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 21,708 miles
- Test number
- 454819328217
- NoteNs front tyre low
Pass19,612 miles (+2,299)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 19,612 miles
- Test number
- 302359627485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,313 miles (+407)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,313 miles
- Test number
- 890387026272
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass16,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 16,906 miles
- Test number
- 183196286451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y878 VBF
- Does Y878 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y878 VBF expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y878 VBF?
- The MOT on Y878 VBF expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y878 VBF done?
- Y878 VBF was recorded at 33,764 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 1,062 miles a year.
- Has Y878 VBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y878 VBF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y878 VBF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y878 VBF find?
- Y878 VBF passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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