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AF57 SXM

2007 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,217 mi
Last recorded136,217 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Dec 2025 136,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2024 134,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 134,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 132,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 130,453 miles

Central front exhaust clamp corroded deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded deteriorated

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2022 130,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated brake cylinder leaking (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central front exhaust clamp corroded deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded deteriorated

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,211 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,134 miles

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkeage rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkeage rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,265 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,997 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 SXM is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AF57 SXM is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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