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AF57 YRJ

2007 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,003 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded

Slight damage at O/S/R light lens

Fail 23 Jul 2020 116,003 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light at dash stays ON (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded

O/S/F side light flickers (appears to be LED bulb faulty)

P/Brake lever travel getting abit long (nearing end of reserve travel)

Slight damage at O/S/R light lens

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,975 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2019 109,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked.

Rear exhaust back box/silencer corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,215 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed At inner tread edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear, and worn at tread edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 95,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 88,607 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 88,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,151 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,994 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 57,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2012 53,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,154 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 YRJ is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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