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AF17 VPL

2017 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 62,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,639 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 57,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,173 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,699 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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AF17 VPL is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 36,038 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 AF17 VPL, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF17 VPL registered?

AF17 VPL is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is AF17 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VPL 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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