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AF57 SXU

2007 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,746 mi
Last recorded138,746 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,746 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heavy corrosion in rear exhaust

Fail 5 Sep 2025 138,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heavy corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2024 134,596 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 134,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 117,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,007 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,829 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure middle section to front front pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage in swept area zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,642 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,814 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 98,772 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,182 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 90,182 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,608 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,410 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,009 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 54,009 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,964 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 48,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,829 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

both front discs worn

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 SXU is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

AF57 SXU is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 October 2007.

Is AF57 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 SXU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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