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AF57 SWX

2007 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 94,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 81,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,258 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,838 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,838 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, clip off adrift. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,623 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,502 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,501 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front cv gaiter leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,641 miles

Offside Front outter cv gaiter split and leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2017 62,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front outter cv gaiter split and leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,500 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 58,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm innert edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear childseat in seatbelt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 0.mm inner edges 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f cv gaiter split and leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 49,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,417 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge 195/55/15

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,887 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread areas 195/55/15

n/s/f tyre on 2.mm on edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 33,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on tread areas 195/55/15

n/s/f tyre on 2.mm on edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,720 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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AF57 SWX is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

AF57 SWX is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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