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AF57 SVL

2007 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 68,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 61,071 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,705 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,237 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 42,237 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin holed /inner heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 36,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin holed /inner heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded /outer skin holed

Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust middle and back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,615 miles

Offside Front ABS wire clip broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 31,150 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

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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AF57 SVL is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 65,840 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 AF57 SVL, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 SVL registered?

AF57 SVL is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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