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AF57 TJZ

2007 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,624 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2024 69,556 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 69,533 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,360 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 68,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from centre & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,894 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 66,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,565 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 63,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,135 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,025 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2017 53,042 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 48,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,312 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 41,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,136 miles

N/s/r tyre casing perished and cracking

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,143 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,153 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 TJZ 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

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

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