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AB55 ETH

2011 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,743 mi
Last recorded159,743 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Fabia58,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ETH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 159,743 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 159,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 156,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 155,548 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 155,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,945 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 149,945 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,951 miles

rear silencer outer skin rotten

Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,316 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 135,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 128,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,974 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 121,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 116,527 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 101,482 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,482 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,198 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 75,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AB55 ETH is a 2011 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 58,682 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 AB55 ETH, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB55 ETH is a 2011 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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