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AE06 FBY

2006 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,983 mi
Last recorded126,983 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 FBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,983 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 117,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 107,848 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,504 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

epc light on

Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres close to limits on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,857 miles

both front tyres close to limits on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,304 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,500 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,593 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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AE06 FBY is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE06 FBY, 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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AE06 FBY is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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