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AF17 VPR

2017 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Fabia36,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VPR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm, 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 118,048 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm, 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre light on

Pass 30 Jan 2025 112,359 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,215 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2020

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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 VPR is a 2017 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

AF17 VPR is a 2017 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2017.

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