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AF16 CEA

2016 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,905 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 72,905 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 59,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,570 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,106 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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AF16 CEA is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 39,476 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 AF16 CEA, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF16 CEA registered?

AF16 CEA is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 CEA safe to buy?

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