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AF57 SZT

2007 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 SZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 113,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 107,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

tyre size : 195/55 R15 85V

Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,049 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe broken (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

tyre size : 195/55 R15 85V

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,648 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on powersteering pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2019 98,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on powersteering pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,662 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 90,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF Tyre below 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF Tyre below 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,532 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2011 36,532 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,358 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 SZT is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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