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A17 FSM

2006 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FSM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 101,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

both front wipers are juddering/noisy but clear

Fail 17 Apr 2023 95,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked - almost all the way through (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and broken up

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

both front wipers are juddering/noisy but clear

Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2022 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below legal limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front wipers noisy but clear

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

o/s lower corner of front bumper damaged - no sharp edges

Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front wipers noisy but clear

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

o/s lower corner of front bumper damaged - no sharp edges

Pass 1 Apr 2020 76,800 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Crack in front number plate

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Fail 31 Mar 2020 76,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamp patterns poor

Crack in front number plate

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,990 miles

Coolant leak from radiator, just above fan switch ()

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, all others 4mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,973 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, 4mm approx.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear steel wheel rim slightly dented on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front door damaged - no sharp edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

both rear bump stops deteriorated

fuel tank cap seal starting to stress crack

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,253 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Front tyre valve stem slightly stress cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

braided part of flexi exhaust section has come apart

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,253 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Front tyre valve stem slightly stress cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and juddering (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and juddering (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

braided part of flexi exhaust section has come apart

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,695 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 32,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 15,211 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 8,551 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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A17 FSM is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 FSM, 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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A17 FSM is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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