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AF16 FAO

2016 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 56,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,923 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,772 miles

Brake hose clamp found fitted to nearside rear brake hose during test. Clamp removed prior to RBT.

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 FAO is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 FAO registered?

AF16 FAO is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AF16 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 FAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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