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AF57 WRL

2007 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,262 mi
Last recorded101,262 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 WRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,262 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 97,413 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 97,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 92,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 86,772 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 86,771 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,846 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,811 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 64,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,182 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn below 1.6mm limit on inner shoulder

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,182 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn below 1.6mm limit on inner shoulder

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,026 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,128 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,713 miles

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

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

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 WRL is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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