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A16 CHE

2006 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer weak.

Fail 6 Sep 2022 85,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer weak.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,348 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,252 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings adrift

front no plate cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings adrift

front no plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 68,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,387 miles

slight damage exhaust front pipe

Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,387 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight damage exhaust front pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,258 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,073 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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A16 CHE is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 68,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 CHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 CHE registered?

A16 CHE is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A16 CHE safe to buy?

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