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AF13 ZHE

2013 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Fabia49,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,961 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole system (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf/nsf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr/Osr - outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr / osr - inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 93,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole system (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf/nsf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr/Osr - outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr / osr - inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 20 Jun 2023 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,332 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 48,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (o/s - n/s) inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,714 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (o/s - n/s) inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,315 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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AF13 ZHE is a 2013 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 49,958 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 AF13 ZHE, 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 13 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF13 ZHE registered?

AF13 ZHE is a 2013 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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