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AF16 SYX

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,592 mi
Last recorded103,592 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 SYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,989 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 92,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 87,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,540 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,459 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,081 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 SYX is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

AF16 SYX is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 SYX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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