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AE06 MEV

2006 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,930 mi
Last recorded107,930 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 MEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,930 miles

Crack in offside rear lamp.

Dirt shield loose on nearside rear shock absorber.

Exhaust sleeve at joint of front pipe and centre section corroded, not holed.

Slight damage to inner edge of offside rear wheel rim.

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Crack in offside rear lamp.

Damage to outer edge of offside front wheel rim.

Dirt shield loose on nearside rear shock absorber.

Exhaust sleeve at joint of front pipe and centre section corroded, not holed.

Slight damage to inner edge of offside rear wheel rim.

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Spare tyre flat and worn below 1.6mm.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake hoses.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

small crack in offside rear lamp.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 91,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake hoses.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

small crack in offside rear lamp.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 78,016 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 71,802 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 71,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 63,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 52,746 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 May 2010
Pass 27 May 2009 34,146 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 MEV is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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